Public health explored : 50 stories to change the world / John Ashton.

Introduction  Section 1: Concepts Defining the problem On forgetting your principles The world is a fast flowing river Elephants on a train in Africa Elephants and the prevention of infant deaths Eating an elephant The age of Hygieia William Morris on health ‘Doing health’: reclaiming the ‘H’ word Foreseeing and forestalling Section 2: Issues A fish is the last one to see the water Not invented here Listen to the community Beware of healthism Go to the people Conspiracies against the laity We’re doing it already Prophets are never recognised in their own country Professionals should be on tap not on top Primum non Nocere Section 3: Getting to go Less is usually more Starting where they are Don’t follow the yellow brick.

road Caveat emptor Community organisers beware Self fulfilling prophecy kills Politics is medicine on a large scale Columbus on the need for strategy Starting a rumour Edwin Chadwick and The Times Section 4: Making a difference The half-life of evidence Proof and evidence The art and science of public health On strategic underview The hidden health care system Be careful what you are selling The conspiracy of silence Achieving change Let the dough rise slowly A sense of place Section 5: Reflections Public health is an investment William Henry Duncan’s establishment On growing potatoes Life and risk The importance of humour Killing with kindness Every silver lining has a cloud Making things happen Success and.

failure The dilemma of capital cities    

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