Health Inequalities and Global Justice

Explores The Moral Dilemmas Posed By Disparities In Health Across Nations Contributors To This Volume Considers Whether Health Inequalities Are A Result Of Global Distributive Inequalities And Are Therefore Of Concern To Those Promoting Global Redistributive Justice. Case Studies Include > The Migration Of Health Care Practitioners From Developing To Developed Nations > The Impact Of Climate Change > The Social Determinants Of Health Outcomes > The Effects Of Pharmaceutical Legislation--and International Bad Practices More Generally--on Securing Access To Life-saving Drugs In The Developing World > The Differential Effect Of These Practices On Men And Women, Especially With Respect To Hiv/aids These Cases Are Explored Alongside Theoretical Questions Of Definition, Responsibility And Moral Relevance To Discover The Scope Of Responsibilities That Developed Nations Have Towards Poor Health In Developing Nations.