Global Health in Times of Violence

by Barbara Rylko-Bauer

Book Overview

What are the prospects for human health in a world threatened by disease and violence? Since World War II, at least 160 wars have erupted around the globe. Over 24 million people have died in these conflicts, and millions more suffered illness and injury. In this volume, leading scholars and practitioners examine the impact of structural, military, and communal violence on health, psychosocial well-being, and health care delivery. By investigating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934691143
• ISBN13: 9781934691144
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: School for Advanced Research Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"