Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities

“This book is a rich resource of analysis and examples on inequality, participation/power and rights in health. The authors' research and experience in India and other regions show the widespread impacts in marginalised populations north and south of a neo-colonial, neoliberal political economy. Their sharp unbundling of disempowering narratives, and examples and critical reflections shared on local, national, and transnational level responses make it relevant for a range of academic, practitioners and activists linking knowledge to change.” Rene Loewenson, Training and Research Support Centre, Zimbabwe “Social and health inequalities worldwide have never been so great. These crises have many economic and policy causes, yet perhaps the greatest systemic problem is the lack of public engagement in co-creating solutions. This fine and wise book shows how communities can participate and make changes that improve lives. A superb insight into how to create better futures.” Jules Pretty, University of Essex “I strongly recommend this rich, accessible, interdisciplinary, challenging book. It comes from the head and heart. Theory and praxis. Professional and personal. Intersectionality and decoloniality are woven throughout to offer a distinctive gaze to several mainstream discourses on participation and health rights. It’s replete with instructive case studies. The authors focus on health, but they speak to anyone committed to a more just world.” Paul Hunt, University of Essex ""This comprehensive overview of community development and collective action for health justice creatively bridges theory and practice. The focus on countervailing power from below offers a timely counterpoint - both to top-down approaches to community consultation and to the conventional framing of social determinants of health in terms of individual characteristics."" Jonathan Fox, American University