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Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy
Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Epidemics
1st Edition - November 26, 2020
Author: Sebastian Kevany
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128186817
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eBook ISBN:9780128186824
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Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy: Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Public Health Epidemics fills real-world gaps in training for those destined to work o…Read more
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Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy: Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Public Health Epidemics fills real-world gaps in training for those destined to work on health and health systems in challenging, resource-deprived environments. Key topics include global health programs and individual adaptability for developing country settings, the interface between different actors in the global health diplomacy realm (e.g. ambassadors, embassies and the military), the ethical and economic implications of global health diplomacy at the service delivery level, the definition and illustration of the ‘smart global health’ paradigm, and the essential elements for individuals and organizations to design and deliver advances in international relations and altruism.
This book provides an accessible, practical resource on advanced aspects of global health program design and delivery for global health practitioners and other international staff working on public health initiatives and programs in developing countries.
Offers an innovative, accessible field guide for global health workers in diplomatic aspects of their work
Provides helpful insight on how to resolve ethical dilemmas in global health (e.g. resource allocation decisions)
Maintains a high level of focus on advanced aspects of global health program design and delivery
1. Blurring the Line - Global Health and Everything Else2. Deep Waters - The Ethics of Smart Global Health 3. Shape Shifting - Adapting Global Health to Local Styles4. Performance - Monitoring and Evaluating Smart Principles5. Want a Revolution - Bringing Down Government Barriers6. War and Peace - Smart Global Health as Military Substitute7. Bare Feet - How to Do It Yourself
No. of pages: 250
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: November 26, 2020
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128186817
eBook ISBN: 9780128186824
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Sebastian Kevany
Sebastian Kevany, MA, MPH, PhD has conducted over 100 global health and development missions to Africa, the Middle East, the South Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Asia with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, health security, international relations, human rights, health diplomacy, and international governance. Sebastian holds BA and MA degrees from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland); an MPH degree from the University of Cape Town (South Africa); is a former adjunct assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin; is an affiliate of the University of California (USA); and holds a doctorate by life research from the University of Westminster (United Kingdom). Dr. Kevany is the Author of Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy: Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Epidemics, published December 2020 by Elsevier / Academic Press, 9780128186817.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii
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