Sickness and Wealth brings together essays by international scholars and activists to examine how corporate globalization—through multinationals, the IMF, World Bank, WTO and governments—shapes health outcomes worldwide. Edited by affiliates of Health Alliance International, the essays use clear, accessible language to engage readers seeking deeper insight into global health equity.
Through historical analysis and case studies, this collection reveals the human cost of profit-driven development. Compelling graphics and photographs illustrate the impact of industrial agriculture, debt-driven epidemics and militarism on communities across the Global South. It highlights how policies by international agencies and corporations intersect with local struggles, offering context for ongoing health crises.
Features
- Historical overview of health and development strategies
- Examinations of corporate and institutional policies
- Case studies from South Africa, India and beyond
- Insights from Vandana Shiva, Patrick Bond and more
- Profiles of grassroots movements for better care
Whether you study public health, international development or social movements, this collection offers a critical framework for understanding and challenging profit-driven health policies.
