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Health Justice

An Argument from the Capabilities Approach

Social factors have a powerful influence on human health and longevity. Yet the social dimensions of health are often obscured in public discussions due to the overwhelming focus in health policy on medical care, individual-level risk factor research, and changing individual behaviours. Likewise, in philosophical approaches to health and social justice, the debates have largely focused on rationing problems in health care and on personal responsibility. However, a range of events over the past two decades such as the study of modern famines, the global experience of HIV/AIDS, the... more
Recommended by Madhu Pai, and 1 others.

Madhu PaiThrilled to get a signed copy of this book from @sridhartweet! Thanks, Sridhar! This book is among the 150+ great books in global health, curated at https://t.co/8x2XH6A67e https://t.co/nej47RKRlW (Source)

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Recommended by Madhu Pai, and 1 others.

Madhu PaiBrowsing book shops in India, I am reminded of how Enid Blyton made me fall in love with reading in the 1970s. Amazing to see her books being read by kids even today. https://t.co/4ygN3NwHky (Source)

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The definitive history of the successful battle to halt the AIDS epidemic from the creator of, and inspired by, the seminal documentary How to Survive a Plague.

A riveting, powerful telling of the story of the grassroots movement of activists, many of them in a life-or-death struggle, who seized upon scientific research to help develop the drugs that turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Ignored by public officials, religious leaders, and the nation at large, and confronted with shame and hatred, this small group of men and women chose to...
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Recommended by Madhu Pai, Natalie Shure, and 2 others.

Madhu PaiThis documentary & book by @ByDavidFrance is one of the best investments anyone can make, if they are in global health. Remarkable story of how affected communities took over and led the fight against AIDS. It is a playbook for any type of advocacy. https://t.co/tfyP64LkQI (Source)

Natalie ShureI finished this book last week and it was absolutely superb. I’d highly recommend it to any organizer! Even if you’ve already seen the companion doc (which is also great!) this adds a lot. I have great taste and you should take this rec very seriously📖🎉🌹✊️ https://t.co/0Aq2VEpyTF (Source)

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