The Sickening Implications of Globalization.

Keigher, Sharon M.; Lowery, Christine T.

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ERIC Number: EJ573122

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Sickening Implications of Globalization.

Keigher, Sharon M.; Lowery, Christine T.

Health & Social Work, v23 n2 p153-58 May 1998

"We are all in this together..." begins this review of the threats of globalization. Topics discussed include malnutrition, infectious diseases, urbanization, border protection, poverty, "lifestyle" diseases, the risks of technology, and war. Alternatives to the present trend toward capitalist transformation, possible and practical reforms are discussed. (EMK)

Descriptors: Capitalism, Change Strategies, Futures (of Society), Global Approach, Health, Poverty, Public Policy, Quality of Life, Risk Management, Social Change

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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