Routledge Governing Health in Contemporary China - Routledge Books

Why did China's economic reforms lead to a miracle while health sector progress faced significant challenges? This book provides a deep look into the political and policy dynamics of health governance in post-Mao China. It addresses the puzzling gap between the country's economic success and the mounting health challenges facing its population. Readers will explore the political-institutional roots behind current public health and healthcare issues. The text examines how policy responses from Chinese leaders have evolved in the contemporary era. This work is essential for those studying the internal transitions of China and the complex relationship between political structures and public health outcomes. It offers a detailed analysis of how governance affects the health status of a nation during periods of rapid economic change.