Dimensions
147 x 218 x 23mm
Few topics in human rights have inspored as much debate as the right to health. Proponents would enshrine it as a fundamental right, while detractors suggest that the movement constitutes an impractical over-reach. Jonathan Wolff cuts through the ideological statements to explore both views.
In an accessible, persuasive voice, Wolff explores the philosophical underpinnings of the idea of a human right, and assesses whether health meets those criteria. The Human Right To Health is a powerful an important contirbution to the discourse on global health.