Edinburgh Companion to the Politics of American Health

Discover the intricate landscape of American health politics with the Edinburgh Companion to the Politics of American Health by Martin Halliwell. Published by Edinburgh University Press in 2022, this comprehensive hardback edition spans an impressive 656 pages, delving into the multifaceted and often contentious political dimensions of health in the United States from World War II through to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Moving beyond traditional biomedical perspectives, this collection employs critical lenses of class, poverty, race, gender, sexuality, and locality. It thoughtfully examines the concepts, policies, and lived experiences that shape U.S. healthcare and medicine. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of health politics in America, this companion offers invaluable insights into the evolving narratives of health and well-being.