Description
Going Public provides a critical analysis of universal healthcare systems across the globe, tracing their evolution from establishment through periods of reform and restructuring. The authors examine the political ideologies, economic pressures, and institutional factors that have driven the unmaking and remaking of public healthcare.
Kumar and Birn draw on historical case studies and contemporary examples to demonstrate how healthcare systems reflect broader societal values and power dynamics. The book explores tensions between public provision and market-driven approaches, the role of international organizations, and grassroots movements advocating for healthcare access.
By analyzing these processes, the authors illuminate how universal healthcare remains contested terrain, shaped by competing interests and visions of what public health should accomplish. This work is essential for policymakers, scholars, and advocates seeking to understand healthcare system change.
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