Global Health 101, Second Edition (formerly titled Essentials of Global Health) is a clear, concise, and user-friendly introduction to the most critical issues in global health. It illustrates key themes with an extensive set of case studies, examples, and the latest evidence. While the book offers a global perspective, particular attention is given to the health-development link, to developing countries, and to the health needs of poor and disadvantaged people. Global Health 101 builds on the success of an introductory global health course taught by the author at the George Washington School of Public Health and Health Services and is ideally suited for the Association of American Colleges and Universities recommended course by the same name.
Richard Skolnik is the winner of numerous honors for teaching, has taught global health for 8 years, and has more than 30 years of experience as a global health practitioner in multilateral, university, and NGO settings. He has been actively involved in dealing with critical issues in global health at country level and at the highest levels of international health policy making. Learn more about the author.
The book is organized in four parts:
- Principles, Measurements, and the Health-Development Link: The principles of Global Health; Health Determinants, Measurements, and Trends; and Health, Education, Poverty, and the Economy.
- Cross-Cutting Global Health Themes: Human Rights, Ethics, and Global Health; An Introduction to Health Systems; and Culture and Health.
- The Burden of Disease: The Environment and Health; Nutrition and Health; Women’s Health; Child Health; Infectious Diseases; Non-Communicable Diseases; and Unintentional Injuries.
- Working Together to Improve Global Health: Conflicts, Natural Disasters, and Other Emergencies; Cooperating to Improve Global Health; and, Science Technology, and the Public’s Health.”
Updates to the Second Edition
- The most recent data on the burden of diseases of importance and updated tables and charts with the most recent projections of the future burden of disease
- An expanded section on health disparities and health equity
- A greatly expanded section on Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Expanded sections on the financing of global health and innovative financing mechanisms
- A new section on drug resistance and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Additional information on innovative mechanisms for program implementation in areas related to key chapter topics, such as performance-based financing.
- An expanded section on public-private partnerships and product development partnerships for health
- About 30 briefs on policies and programs illustrating the main chapter themes
- A NEW chapter, “Working in Global Health”, which details the many career opportunities in the field.
- A NEW chapter "Profiles of Global Health Actors" that offers informative and inspiring profiles of 18 global health actors, from women who lead grassroots organizations for HIV positive women in Africa to senior staff of major international organizations.
- A completely revised chapter on ethics in global health, highlighting key ethical concepts to be considered in global health efforts
- An expanded chapter on non-communicable diseases including new and expanded sections on demography and health and vital registration
- A NEW section on on health and equity
- Substantially expanded information on the key irganizational actors in global health.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Principles, Measurements, and the Health-Development Link
- Chapter 1 The Principles and Goals of Global Health
- Chapter 2 Health Determinants, Measurements, and Trends
- Chapter 3 Health, Education, Poverty, and the Economy
Part II Cross-Cutting Global Health Themes
- Chapter 4 Ethical and Human Rights Concerns in Global Health
- Chapter 5 An Introduction to Health Systems
- Chapter 6 Culture and Health
Part III The Burden of Disease
- Chapter 7 The Environment and Health
- Chapter 8 Nutrition and Global Health
- Chapter 9 Women’s Health
- Chapter 10 Child Health
- Chapter 11 Communicable Diseases
- Chapter 12 Non-Communicable Diseases
- Chapter 13 Unintentional Injuries
Part IV Working Together to Improve Global Health
- Chapter 14 Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
- Chapter 15 Working Together to Improve Global Health
- Chapter 16 Science, Technology, and Global Health
- Chapter 17 Working in Global Health
- Chapter 18 Profiles of Global Health Actors
About the Author
- Richard Skolnik, MPA is a half-time Lecturer in Global Health at The George Washington University (GWU) where he teaches two undergraduate courses each term in global health and development and supervises graduate student Master of Public Health (MPH) projects. Richard also works as an independent consultant on program design and evaluation activities in a number of areas of global health, including HIV, TB, and nutrition.
Book Reviews
“Richard Skolnik’s book is a goldmine for students who are looking for a strong foundation and practical, up-to-date information about the key aspects of the global health field. The book conceptualizes this broad field in meaningful sections, which are well researched and extremely readable. Skolnik has found the right balance between theory and practice. The selected cases give wonderful insights about real-life challenges in global health, and Skolnik’s emphasis on the unfinished agenda of alleviating poverty, enhancing equity, and improving the health of the poor in low and middle-income countries is especially welcome. This book is a must-read for undergraduate and graduate students alike who want to improve human health around the globe.”
By Elizabeth H. Bradley, PhD, Professor of Public Health, Global Health Leadership Institute, Yale University.
“This book will be useful to students who are excited about global health and who wish to channel their enthusiasm into learning. Because Richard Skolnik has spent a career converting ideas into action, a particularly strong feature of this volume is its emphasis on the relevance of global health knowledge to the practical challenges of today. This book is essential for all students of any age interested in studying, and solving, some of the major global challenges of our time.”
By Prabhat Jha, MD, DPhil, Canada Research Chair in Health and Development, Director, Centre for Global Health Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.
Product Details
- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2 edition (August 15, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0763797510
- ISBN-13: 978-0763797515
List Price: $74.95