Free to Be Foolish: Politics and Health Promotion in the United States and Great Britain

by Howard M. Leichter

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Each of us is, to a certain extent, dangerous to his or her own health, but how far do we want the government to curb our freedom to be "foolish"? In a look at such highly charged health issues as smoking, alcohol, road safety, and AIDS, Howard Leichter analyzes the efforts of the United States and Great Britain to confront the seemingly constant tension involved with this question. Leichter contends that both governments are now paying less attention...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691634165

ISBN13:9780691634166

Release Date:April 2016

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:300 Pages

Weight:1.62 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"

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Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Medical Medical Books Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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