Acknowledgements

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. List of figures, boxes, and case studies vi
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Participation, power, and public health: historical influences and modern imperatives
6. Introduction 3
7. History of community participation in public health: from primary care movement to UHC 27
8. ‘Communities’, power, and participation: unpacking concepts from praxis 44
9. Pathways to health justice: community organising, collective action, and accountability
10. Engaging communities at the margins to reduce health inequalities 69
11. Building sustainable social movements for the right to health 83
12. Addressing political, economic, and commercial forces shaping health 102
13. Strengthening accountability for the right to health 122
14. Tools for transformation and organising for change: arts, media, and participatory action research
15. Community activism in action 143
16. The role of arts, social media, and participatory action research in advancing health rights 158
17. Conclusion: Community organising and collective action as countervailing power for healthy and just societies 179
18. Glossary 185
19. Notes 190
20. References 191
21. Index 224