Dr. Vicente Navarro goes beyond the current debate to show
graphically the economic, social, and political forces responsible
for the sorry state of U.S. health care. Understanding these forces
will help facilitate the struggle to reform the health care system
so that access to care is guaranteed as a human right. Navarro
provides this understanding in direct, accessible terms. The first
chapter shows why the health care system in the United States does
not respond to people's needs. The next two chapters describe the
deteriorating situation of diminishing benefits and growing costs
during the Reagan/Bush years and the possibilities for change
during the Clinton administration. They also critically analyze the
proposals put forward by the Democratic leadership. The last two
chapters discuss the health care systems of other advanced
countries and explain the political and social forces responsible
for the establishment of universal and comprehensive health
programs. The final chapter explains how the possibility for such a
program in the United States is handicapped by the class, race and
gender relations that exists both inside and outside the health
sector.
General
Imprint: |
Monthly Review Press,U.S.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
1993 |
Authors: |
Vicente Navarro
|
Dimensions: |
210 x 140 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
127 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85345-865-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-85345-865-0 |
Barcode: |
9780853458654 |
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