Customer Review: The book was shipped promptly and in the condition it was promised. I have no issues with the merchant or book. The book itself is actually very informative for those with a limited understanding of the heathcare system and the economics behind it.
Customer Review: This book was a required text for one of my classes. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a quick but comprehensive reading on health policy in this country.
Customer Review: This text allows a student to learn and grasp further knowledge about the various policies that go with mental health. I am able to see how social policy overlaps with political policy. It is dry reading but great knowledge base in the long run.
The text is quite dated for a 2005 edition. All of the citations are over 5 years old. The material is written at highly advanced economics level and may not be appropriate as a multi-disciplinary text.
Customer Review: This book is very concise and well written. It provides excellent information and analysis of all of the hot topics in healthcare today. A MUST read for all young healthcare administrators and a wonderful read for all of us living the healthcare fight!
Customer Review: Walt's book is an excellent introduction to the complex field health policy. Her approach, describing power and processes, enables her to review health policy from many different angles. It describes how policy is made, who is involved, what their influence on policy is or could be, etc. Walt uses... more info