Universal Health Care (Hardcover)

This accessibly written book explains universal healthcare; the many forms it can take; and the issues, debates, and historical context underpinning the continued struggle for its implementation in the United States. Universal healthcare may be defined as any healthcare system that ensures at least basic coverage to most, if not all, citizens of a country. Although it may be implemented in many ways, universal healthcare has been widely accepted by international humanitarian organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) as the best way to ensure the universal human right to health. So why is the United States the only industrialized country without universal healthcare? What are the political, social, and economic factors that have prevented its successful introduction? Universal Healthcare explores what universal healthcare is, the many forms it can take—using examples from countries around the world—and the tumultuous history of attempts to implement a system of universal healthcare in the United States. Part II delves into the contentious issues and debates surrounding adoption of universal healthcare in the United States. Lastly, Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, a glossary, and a directory of resources.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Health and Medical Issues Today
Release date:	November 2019
Authors:	Claudio Butticè
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6844-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Insurance > General Books > Money & Finance > Insurance > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-6844-1
Barcode:	9781440868443

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