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journal article Economic Growth, Disruption, Deprivation, Disease, and Death: On the Importance of the Politics of Public Health for DevelopmentPopulation and Development Review Vol. 23, No. 4 (Dec., 1997) , pp. 693-728 (36 pages) Published By: Population Council https://doi.org/10.2307/2137377 https://www.jstor.org/stable/2137377 Read and download Log in through your school or library Read Online (Free) relies on page scans, which are not currently available to screen readers. To access this article, please contact JSTOR User Support. We'll provide a PDF copy for your screen reader.With a personal account, you can read up to 100 articles each month for free. Get StartedAlready have an account? Log in Monthly Plan
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Abstract This essay argues that, contrary to current opinion in the social and policy sciences, the relationship between rapid economic growth and health is a fundamentally problematic one. Fast economic growth entails environmental, ideological, social, administrative, and, above all, political disruption. If there is no successful political and administrative response to these challenges, then the "four Ds" of disruption, deprivation, disease, and death may all ensue. The historical case of nineteenth-century Britain is examined in detail to demonstrate its consistency with this analysis and to show that the politics of public health in Britain's industrial cities was the vital factor transforming economic growth and the four Ds into health-enhancing economic and social development. The essay concludes that the new concepts related to "social capital" may provide a helpful perspective with which to understand the complexities of economic growth, the politics of public health, and "development." Journal Information Founded in 1975, Population and Development Review seeks to advance knowledge of the interrelationships between population and socioeconomic development and provides a forum for discussion of related issues of public policy. Combining readability with scholarship, the journal draws on high-level social science expertise-in economics, anthropology, sociology, and political science-to offer challenging ideas, provocative analysis, and critical insights. Each issue includes a lively collection of book reviews and an archives section that brings to light historical writings with a resonance for contemporary population debate. Supplements to the journal also are available. Publisher Information The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. Our work allows couples to plan their families and chart their futures. We help people avoid HIV infection and access life-saving HIV services. And we empower girls to protect themselves and have a say in their own lives. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. What global factors may have fed Britain's industrialization?Global forces influencing the development of industrialization in Britain include: Britain's location on the Atlantic Ocean. British colonies in North America, which provided land, labor, and markets. Silver from the Americas, used in trade with China.
Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?Many different factors contributed to the rise of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. The new inventions, access to raw materials, trade routes and partners, social changes, and a stable government all paved the way for Britain to become an industry-driven country.
For what two reasons did the Industrial Revolution began in Britain?World History Ch 19. Which country was most influential in the development of industrialization?it opened the lines of communication between countries, enabling trade. Which best explains why Great Britain had a monopoly on production during the early years of industrialization? it kept skilled workers and machinery from leaving the country.
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