ISBN: 9781419747908 - healing politics: a doctor's journey into the heart of our political epidemic (5 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From a rising voice in progressive politics, a combination of memoir, science, and public policy, diagnosing the challenges facing America and laying out a way forward A child of immigrants, Abdul El-Sayed grew up feeling a responsibility to help others. He threw himself into the study of medicine and excelled--winning a Rhodes Scholarship, earning two advanced degrees, and landing a tenure-track position at Columbia University. At 30, he became the youngest city health official in America, tasked with rebuilding Detroit's health department after years of austerity policies. But El-Sayed found himself disillusioned. He could heal the sick--even build healthier and safer communities--but that wouldn't address the social and economic conditions causing illness in the first place. So he left health for politics, running for Governor of Michigan and earning the support of progressive champions like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders. In Healing Politics, El-Sayed traces the life of a young idealist, weaving together powerful personal stories and fascinating forays into history and science. Marrying his unique perspective with the science of epidemiology, El-Sayed diagnoses an underlying epidemic afflicting our country, an epidemic of insecurity. And to heal the rifts this epidemic has created, he lays out a new direction for the progressive movement. This is a bold, personal, and compellingly original book from a prominent young leader.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 338 pages. 8.75x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Dr. Abdul El-Sayed-physician, public health leader, and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan-Healing Politics diagnoses the underlying drivers of America's political polarization.Drawing on his firsthand experience rebuilding Detroit's health department in the wake of municipal bankruptcy, El-Sayed applies the science of public health to the American political system. The result is a rigorous, empathetic framework for understanding systemic failure-and building the necessary conditions for lasting healing.He examines how decades of disinvestment, corporate influence, and economic policy decisions have shaped everything from environmental safety to local economies and access to care. Healing Politics presents a grounded analysis of the American healthcare system and public health policy, alongside a forward-looking vision for healthcare reform, economic stability, and a more equitable society.Key Questions Addressed in This Book:Why are American communities experiencing rising levels of isolation and anxiety El¿Sayed analyzes how economic insecurity and political disenfranchisement have eroded public trust, weakened institutions, and reshaped community life.How can the American healthcare system be improved Through a public health lens, the book examines structural drivers of healthcare inequality and makes the case for reform-arguing that access to care should be treated as a fundamental component of a stable society.What drives political division in the United States today By connecting health, economics, and policy, El¿Sayed shows how insecurity spreads across communities, shaping political behavior and deepening divides.What does effective change look like in practice The book explores approaches to policy reform and community-based action, offering a framework for bridging economic and cultural divides through a public health-informed approach to politics.Praise for Healing Politics:'Abdul is one of the brightest young stars in the future of the progressive movement.' -Senator Bernie Sanders'A manual for real, deep, and utterly necessary change.' -Bill McKibben, author, educator, environmentalist, and founder of Third Act'Will educate and inspire every reader.' -Representative Pramila JayapalWhether you're interested in healthcare reform, public health policy, political theory, or the future of the American healthcare system, Healing Politics provides a clear, evidence-based framework for understanding the forces shaping modern life-and what it would take to build a healthier, more stable, and more inclusive society.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorDr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, and progressive activist. He was appointed health director of Detroit at 30 years old. He s a former professor at Columbia University s Ma.