Part of the Understanding Public Health series, this ground-breaking title returns in its third edition to offer students and practitioners an up to date, re-worked and accessible exploration of global health.Global Health has changed dramatically since the 1st edition of this popular book, and now more than ever before public health practitioners recognize the important challenges that global changes are posing for human health. Health issues are increasingly crossing national boundaries, and this book explores the actors that shape global health, including private companies, foundations, civil society and multilateral organizations, and explores some of the key issues in global health.Illuminating the changes happening in health worldwide, the book includes practical activities and applications which help to show the impact of global issues at an everyday level. The issues covered include:.Social change linked to globalization.Governance of global health.Pharmaceuticals and tobacco.Emerging infectious diseases.Climate change.Economy and trade.Health securityGlobalisation and Global Health, 3rd edition, is an ideal resource for students of public health and health policy, public health practitioners and policy makers.Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.