Buch, Englisch, 97 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 273 g
Buch, Englisch, 97 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 273 g
Reihe: The Evolving American Presidency
ISBN: 978-1-349-94992-2
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us
This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford’s “Swine Flu program” is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from excellent to unacceptable, even counterproductive, in dealing with emergency threats to life and health. Despite ideological arguments to the contrary, however, governments are important to effective responses, and in the American setting, presidential action is essential.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Epidemiologie, Medizinische Statistik
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction.- 2. Pandemic Influenza.- 3. Misguided Responses to Public Health Emergencies.- 4. Appropriate Responses to Public Health Emergencies.- 5. President R. Gerald Ford.- 6. President Ford’s National Influenza.- 7. Conclusions.
