Making health policy

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“Making Health Policy is a must-read for those studying and working in global health. It provides a unique introduction to core concepts in global health policy and brings politics to the core of public health. Why do some issues get more attention than others? Why is evidence-based policy-making so difficult? How can we understand and study power in the health system? This book provides answers to these crucial questions.” Devi Sridhar, James Martin Lecturer in Global Health Politics, Oxford University “This book is excellent and unique in the way it addresses complexity within the field of global health and policies in a simplified and practical way. Each chapter is structured to include Activities and Feedback, which fosters reflection and adult learning. This approach makes the book ideal for teaching at all levels of university. I highly recommend it.” Goran Tomson, Professor of International Health Systems Research, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden “This is an excellent and accessible introduction to the p