Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor (Volume 4) (California Series in Public Anthropology)

"Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor (Volume 4) (California Series in Public Anthropology)" dives deep into the heart-wrenching nexus of health, human rights, and economic disparity. Published on November 22, 2004, this compelling book by Paul Farmer, a seasoned physician and anthropologist, brings to light the dire health conditions in Haiti, Peru, and Russia through poignant narratives that link individual suffering to broader socio-economic injustices. Farmer’s two decades of experience emerge through vivid, firsthand accounts from the world’s marginalized locales, from Russian prisons to the villages of Haiti and Chiapas. Exploring themes like structural violence and the impact of social forces on disease, Farmer not only critiques the existing human rights paradigms but also fosters a crucial discussion on the intersection of global public health and economic justice. This book is an essential read for those in adult education programs, urging a reflective and urgent dialogue on how we address the profound inequities that shape health outcomes and human rights worldwide.