One Hundred Countries—More Than Half Of The World’S Population—Have Made Significant Strides In The Last 30 Years, Improving Life Expectancy And The Health Of Their Populations. Despite Socioeconomic Limitations, Extended Wars, Embargos, And Geographic Limitations, These Countries Managed To Provide Basic Health Care, Primary Education, And Clean Water For Their Populations. In This Unique Book, The Author Puts These, And Many Other Countries, Under The Microscope Through A Detailed Examination Of Best Practices And Best Outcomes. Anchored On Landmark UN Declarations, And Based On Numerous Indices Including The World Development Index, Global Health Disparities: Closing The Gap Through Good Governance Covers Relevant Policies And Laws In International Health And Offers Many Data, Tables, And Figures. Discussion Questions Are Included In Each Chapter To Be Used As Assignments, Debate Topics, And To Facilitate Classroom Learning. Ideal For Graduate Level Global/International Public Health Courses As Well As Courses In International Relations And International Policy.