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We are still only beginning to understand the increasingly complex set of interdependencies among gender, health, and globalization. Globalization, Women, and Health in the 21st Century brings together a diverse group of distinguished scholars and activists to explore the new risks and freedoms for men and women in a global society and their health determinants. They map the gendered impact of these processes and present a health landscape that goes beyond nation states into trans-border flows of capital, people, goods, and services. Each chapter begins with a global analysis of specific trends followed by "in perspective" pieces by authors from contrasting disciplines and geographies. Given rapid changes in global society through globalization, this book serves as an important resource to reiterate the place of health and gender at the forefront of discussion.
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Globalization, Women, and Health in the Twenty-First Century Edited by
IIona Kickbusch, Kari A. Hartwig, and Justin M. List
GLOBALIZATION, WOMEN, AND HEALTH IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
© Ilona Kickbusch, Kari A. Hartwig, and Justin M. List, 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. First published in 2005 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN™ 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 and Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England RG21 6XS Companies and representatives throughout the world. PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St. Martin’s Press, LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. Palgrave is a registered trademark in the European Union and other countries. ISBN 1–4039–7031–9 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Globalization, women, and health in the 21st century / editors, Ilona Kickbusch, Kari A. Hartwig, and Justin M. List. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1–4039–7031–9 1.Women—Health and hygiene. 2. Women’s health services. 3. Globalization—Health aspects. I. Kickbusch, Ilona, 1950– II. Hartwig, Kari A. III. List, Justin M. RA778.G577 2005 362.1082—dc22
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Contents
List of Tables and Figures
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Foreword
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Acknowledgments Introduction Ilona Kickbusch, Justin M. List, and Kari A. Hartwig 1.
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Understanding Gender, Health, and Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges Lesley Doyal Philosophy and Religion: Do Activists for Women’s Health Need Them? Lisa Sowle Cahill The Pathways between Trade Liberalization and Reproductive Health: A Review of the Literature and Some Propositions for Research and Action Caren Grown In Perspective Globalization, Trade Liberalization, and Women’s Health: A Nepalese Perspective Mahesh Maskey In Perspective Gender, Health, and Globalization: An International NGO Perspective Wendy Harcourt Globalization, Health, and the Engendering of Resistance in Everyday Life Jerry Spiegel and Cynthia Lee Andruske
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In Perspective Gender, Health, and Globalization in the Middle East: Male Infertility, ICSI, and Men’s Resistance Marcia C. Inhorn In Perspective Globalizing Gendered Resistance: Moving Beyond the Individual Gillian Lewando-Hundt 5.
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