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OverviewThroughout its history, New York City has been challenged by a variety of public health crises. Since the nineteenth century-when it became one of the first American cities to develop a comprehensive public health infrastructure-New York has also stood at the forefront of formulating and implementing urban health policy. Healing Gotham examines in depth how the city has responded to five serious contemporary public health threats: childhood lead poisoning, childhood asthma, HIV/AIDS, obesity, and West Nile virus. Bruce F. Berg examines the rise and incidence of each condition in the city while explaining why the array of primary tools utilized by urban policy makers-including monitoring and surveillance, education, regulations, and the direct provision of services-have been successful in controlling public health problems. He also argues that forces such as race and ethnicity, New York City's relationship to the state and federal government, the promotion of economic development, and the availability of knowledge related to preventing, treating, and managing illness all influence effective public health policy making. By contrasting these five particular cases, this exciting study allows scholars and students to compare public health policy through time and across type. It also helps policy makers understand how best to develop and implement effective public health strategies around the United States. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bruce F. Berg (Associate Professor of Political Science, Fordham University)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.431kg ISBN: 9781421415994ISBN 10: 1421415992 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 26 April 2015 Recommended Age: From 13 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Lead Poisoning in Children 3. Managing Asthma 4. Living with HIV/AIDS 5. Helping a City Lose Weight 6. The First Appearance of West Nile Virus 7. Conclusion References IndexReviewsBerg's extensive research, keen analysis, and clear exposition, as well as his unique perspective as a political scientist, make this an invaluable resource for any policymaker, politician, health-care provider, or concerned citizen. Library Journal Berg's book is important and useful--it shows what can be achieved in a complex, modern democracy, often against the odds. -- William Hatchett Environmental Health News Covers a wide range of important political perspectives--from neoliberal to libertarian--that influence public health policy... An enjoyable read, this volume will be valuable to those interested in public health, bioethics, and the role of government in health care. Choice Berg's extensive research, keen analysis, and clear exposition, as well as his unique perspective as a political scientist, make this an invaluable resource for any policymaker, politician, health-care provider, or concerned citizen. Library Journal Berg's extensive research, keen analysis, and clear exposition, as well as his unique perspective as a political scientist, make this an invaluable resource for any policymaker, politician, health-care provider, or concerned citizen. Library Journal Berg's book is important and useful--it shows what can be achieved in a complex, modern democracy, often against the odds. -- William Hatchett Environmental Health News Author InformationBruce F. Berg is an associate professor of political science at Fordham University. He is the author of New York City Politics: Governing Gotham. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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