Political Determinants of Health in Australia

Marguerite C. Sendall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences at Qatar University, Qatar, and a Visiting Fellow in the School of Public Health and Social Work at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia.Allyson Mutch is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Australia.Lisa Fitzgerald is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Australia.

This book is an invaluable resource to examine the powerful impact politics has on our own and the planet’s health. A must read for everyone studying or working in public health.Fran Baum AO, Professor of Health Equity, The Stretton Institute, The University of Adelaide, AustraliaIf you are concerned about planetary health equity read this book. A fantastic line-up of editors and authors unpacking the politics of planetary health inequity.Sharon Friel, Professor of Health Equity and ARC Laureate Fellow in Governance for Planetary Health Equity, Australian National University, AustraliaLocated within the context of our planet's perspective, this textbook stands as Australia's pioneering effort, aimed at equipping the upcoming cohort of public health scholars to comprehend the intricate ways in which politics and governmental choices influence not just the social and various factors shaping our well-being, but also the ecosystems we rely upon. Readers will grasp the concept that health is a complex construct, intricately interwoven with the dynamics of power and political influences. The book serves as a guide for readers to thoughtfully navigate the political determinants that contribute to the prospective health of our planet, subsequently impacting our individual health and overall wellness. I wholeheartedly extend my recommendation of this book to all of you.Pranee Liamputtong, Professor of Behaviour Science, College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, VietnamThis important book offers accessible insights and learning opportunities across a range of intersecting complex topics, to give readers an anchor point for evidence as well as pathways to action - it's an important text that deserves wide distribution.Fiona Armstrong, Founder, Climate and Health Alliance, AustraliaThe editorial team have produced an outstanding interactive student-centred resource to equipe the next generation of public health students with the tools to better understand the political perspective of key determinants of health that impact the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.Ray Mahoney, Professor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Australia

• Introduction Part 1: Political Determinants of Our Selves 1. Family and Work 2. Diversity and Community Part Two: Political Determinants of Our Lives 3.Housing and Energy 4.Education and Employment 5. Media and Misinformation Part Three: Political Determinants of Our Environment 6. Food and Farming 7. Waste and Water 8.Climate and Environment