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1st edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 294 pp. : map ; 23 cm. Contents; Peace, democracy and security in the Caribbean / Alma H. Young -- Restoring hegemony: the complementarity among the security, economic and political components of US policy in the Caribbean Basin during the 1980s / Emilio Pantojas Garcia -- Cuba and the Caribbean: perceptions and realities / Isabel Jaramillo Edwards -- The armed forces in the Dominican Republic: professionalisation and politicisation / Pablo A. Marinez -- Defence policy and planning in the Caribbean: the case of Jamaica, 1962-88 / Humberto Garcia Muniz. The development of the military in post-independent Barbados / Dion E. Phillips -- Overt militarism and covert politics in St Kitts-Nevis / Whitman Browne -- Nicaragua, Cuba and the geopolitical challenges in the Caribbean on the threshold of the 1990s / Raul Benitez Manaut -- The small state in the Caribbean: policy options for survival / Lloyd Searwar -- The state, nationalism and security: the case of the anglophone Caribbean / Neville C. Duncan -- Alternative approaches to peace and security in Africa / Timothy M. Shaw and E. John Ingebedion. Subjects; Militarism Caribbean Area ; Congresses. Peace Economic aspects. Security, International. Civil-military relations. Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes. National security. 1 Kg.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This book provides a comprehensive account of key public health issues in the Caribbean, with a special focus on the English-speaking countries in the region. For the first time, one single publication brings together a collection of chapters written by experts in the fields of public health, nutrition, mental health, psychology, health economics and climatology presenting in-depth information on the epidemiology, prevention, and management of key health issues in the Caribbean region. The book covers a wide range of topics, including emerging and re-emerging diseases, lessons from natural disasters, and the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases. Additionally, it explores dietary intake patterns, mental health as a public health issue, the pervasive problem of child abuse and the impact of climate change on health. Other critical areas addressed include disease-related stigma, the public health implications of cannabis use, the importance of research and innovation in the region, and the financing of health services. Each chapter delves into a specific topic, providing a critical analysis and practical recommendations for healthcare professionals, researchers and policy makers. Public Health in the Caribbean will be an essential reading for researchers, students, practitioners and policymakers interested in understanding public health and making a difference in the Caribbean.  ?This book should be essential reading not only for health practitioners of all stripes but also for those who are interested and involved in the welfare and well-being of the Caribbean people and the extent to which they address the existential problems they face as Small Island Developing States- climate change, pandemics and chronic non communicable diseases.? ? Sir George Alleyne, former United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book provides a comprehensive account of key public health issues in the Caribbean, with a special focus on the English-speaking countries in the region. For the first time, one single publication brings together a collection of chapters written by experts in the fields of public health, nutrition, mental health, psychology, health economics and climatology presenting in-depth information on the epidemiology, prevention, and management of key health issues in the Caribbean region.The book covers a wide range of topics, including emerging and re-emerging diseases, lessons from natural disasters, and the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases. Additionally, it explores dietary intake patterns, mental health as a public health issue, the pervasive problem of child abuse and the impact of climate change on health. Other critical areas addressed include disease-related stigma, the public health implications of cannabis use, the importance of research and innovation in the region, and the financing of health services. Each chapter delves into a specific topic, providing a critical analysis and practical recommendations for healthcare professionals, researchers and policy makers.Public Health in the Caribbean will be an essential reading for researchers, students, practitioners and policymakers interested in understanding public health and making a difference in the Caribbean. This book should be essential reading not only for health practitioners of all stripes but also for those who are interested and involved in the welfare and well-being of the Caribbean people and the extent to which they address the existential problems they face as Small Island Developing States- climate change, pandemics and chronic non communicable diseases. Sir George Alleyne, former United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 270 pages. 9.26x6.11x9.21 inches. In Stock.