‘Neoliberal epidemics' and public health: sometimes the world is less complicated than it appears

Schrecker, Ted

Abstract

A recent CPH editorial addressed ‘the perils of invoking neoliberalism in public health critique’. While in sympathy with many of the authors’ concerns, I argue that the analytical literature on neoliberalism, the historical record of neoliberalism’s promotion and diffusion, and the empirical evidence of its health consequences support the view that ‘neoliberal epidemics’ represent a substantial and clearly definable threat to public health and health equity.

Citation

Schrecker, T. (2016). ‘Neoliberal epidemics' and public health: sometimes the world is less complicated than it appears. Critical Public Health, 26(5), 477-480. https://doi.org/10.1080/09581596.2016.1184229

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 25, 2016
• Online Publication Date: May 18, 2016
• Publication Date: May 18, 2016
• Deposit Date: Jul 21, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: May 18, 2017
• Journal: Critical Public Health
• Print ISSN: 0958-1596
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-3682
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 26
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 477-480
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09581596.2016.1184229
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1400642