Author: Svea Closser
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0826517099
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0826517099
Chasing Polio in Pakistan: Why the World's Largest Public Health Initiative May Fail
The number of global polio cases has fallen dramatically and eradication is within sight, but despite extraordinary efforts, polio retains its grip in a few areas.
Powered by Frooition Pro Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Chasing Polio in Pakistan [9780826517098] - Book NEW Author(s): Svea Closser Format: Paperback # Pages: 232 ISBN-13: 9780826517098 Published: 08/16/2010 Language: English Weight: 0.85 pounds The number of global polio cases has fallen dramatically and eradication is within sight, but despite extraordinary efforts, polio retains its grip in a few areas. Anthropologist Svea Closser follows the traject
Anthropologist Svea Closser follows the trajectory of the polio eradication effort in Pakistan, one of the last four countries in the world with endemic polio. Journeying from vaccination campaigns in rural Pakistan to the center of global health decision making at the World Health Organization in Geneva, the author explores the historical and cultural underpinnings of eradication as a public health strategy, and reveals the culture of optimism that characterizes--and sometimes cripples--global health institutions.
With a keen ethnographic eye, Closser describes the complex
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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Chasing Polio in Pakistan: Why the World's Largest Public Health Initiative May Fail by Svea Closser Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Follows the trajectory of the polio eradication effort in Pakistan, one of the last four countries in the world with endemic polio. Journeying from vaccination campaigns in rural Pakistan to the center of global health decision making at the World Health Publisher Description The
The number of global polio cases has fallen dramatically and eradication is within sight, but despite extraordinary efforts, polio retains its grip in a few areas. Anthropologist Svea Closser follows the trajectory of the polio eradication effort in Pakistan, one of the last four countries in the world with endemic polio. Journeying from vaccination campaigns in rural Pakistan to the center of global health decision making at the World Health Organization in Geneva, the author explores the historical and cultural underpinnings of eradication as a public health strategy, and reveals the culture
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Anthropologist Svea Closser follows the trajectory of the polio eradication effort in Pakistan, one of the last four countries in the world with endemic polio
With a keen ethnographic eye, Closser describes the complex
