Lord Nigel Crisp Livres

Forty years after its first publication, In and Against the State returns with a new introduction and featuring an interview with John McDonnell

Turning the World Upside Down is a search for understanding that helps us to see how Western Scientific Medicine, which has served us so well for us in the 20th Century, needs to adapt and evolve to cope with the demands of the 21st Century. It sets out a new vision and concludes by describing the actions we need to take to accelerate the change.

Focusing on a comprehensive understanding of global health, this textbook explores both shared challenges and opportunities across societies, particularly emphasizing the needs of the poorest populations. It addresses critical topics such as epidemics, climate change, and the importance of adequately staffing health services. Additionally, it highlights the potential of science and technology while considering the effects of social and political changes. The content is tailored for students seeking to grasp this evolving field.

Turning the World Upside Down Again describes how combining the learning from different countries and communities can lead us to a new ecologically based vision for health and new and practical ways of improving health for ourselves, our communities and our planet.