Health Policy in Britain - (Public Policy and Politics) 6th Edition by Christopher Ham (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Systematically updated throughout, the 6th edition of this leading text takes the story of health policy to the end of the Blair era and into the early years of the Brown premiership. It offers a clear and thorough introduction to the history of the NHS, its funding and priorities, and to the process of policy making.

Review Quotes

Reviews of previous editions:
"Chris Ham is unrivalled in his ability to distil and synthesise complex policy developments and present them in a clear and digestible manner for non-specialists... Everyone with an interest in health policy should possess a copy of this book." -- Ray Robinson, Health Service Journal
"It can be safely and warmly recommended as certainly the most up-to-date -- and probably also the best -- text available for anyone interested in Britain's NHS, and seeking a guide through the maze." -- Rudolf Klein, British Book News

"Christopher Ham's book... is clearly written with little jargon and is admirably brief without being superficial." -- J.A. Muir Gray, British Medical Journal

"It is hard to find a better textbook about health policy in Britain for students with little existing knowledge. However, it can also be highly recommended for readers who work in the NHS, but want to make more sense of the often confusing web of policies and imperatives. This book manages to synthesise a maze of material in a readable form and enlightens as well as informs." --Public Health"

Reviews of previous editions:
"Chris Ham is unrivalled in his ability to distil and synthesise complex policy developments and present them in a clear and digestible manner for non-specialists... Everyone with an interest in health policy should possess a copy of this book." -- Ray Robinson, "Health Service Journal"
"It can be safely and warmly recommended as certainly the most up-to-date -- and probably also the best -- text available for anyone interested in Britain's NHS, and seeking a guide through the maze." -- Rudolf Klein, "British Book News
"
"Christopher Ham's book... is clearly written with little jargon and is admirably brief without being superficial." -- J.A. Muir Gray, "British Medical Journal
"
"It is hard to find a better textbook about health policy in Britain for students with little existing knowledge. However, it can also be highly recommended for readers who work in the NHS, but want to make more sense of the often confusing web of policies and imperatives. This book manages to synthesise a maze of material in a readable form and enlightens as well as informs." --"Public Health""

Reviews of previous editions:

"Chris Ham is unrivalled in his ability to distil and synthesise complex policy developments and present them in a clear and digestible manner for non-specialists... Everyone with an interest in health policy should possess a copy of this book." -- Ray Robinson, "Health Service Journal"

"It can be safely and warmly recommended as certainly the most up-to-date -- and probably also the best -- text available for anyone interested in Britain's NHS, and seeking a guide through the maze." -- Rudolf Klein, "British Book News
"
"Christopher Ham's book... is clearly written with little jargon and is admirably brief without being superficial." -- J.A. Muir Gray, "British Medical Journal
"
"It is hard to find a better textbook about health policy in Britain for students with little existing knowledge. However, it can also be highly recommended for readers who work in the NHS, but want to make more sense of the often confusing web of policies and imperatives. This book manages to synthesise a maze of material in a readable form and enlightens as well as informs." -- "Public Health"

About the Author

CHRISTOPHER HAM is Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Birmingham, UK. He was Director of the Strategy Unit in the Department of Health between 2000 and 2004 and was awarded a CBE in 2004.
CHRISTOPHER HAM is Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Birmingham, UK. He was Director of the Strategy Unit in the Department of Health between 2000 and 2004 and was awarded a CBE in 2004.