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“Kirk’s invaluable study reveals to us, for the first time, the range and character of Cuba’s remarkable achievements, which should be an inspiration and a model for those with far greater advantages.”—Noam Chomsky, author of __Manufacturing Consent__ “Invaluable. Provides ample, detailed, and clear evidence of the whole evolution of medical internationalism within Cuban foreign and social policy, going well beyond the headlines to trace that evolution carefully and honestly.”—Antoni Kapcia, coeditor of __The Changing Dynamic of Cuban Civil Society__ “Offers a textured and nuanced assessment of a complex politico-cultural phenomenon.”—Louis A. Pérez, author of __The Structure of Cuban History: Meanings and Purpose of the Past__ Cuba has more medical personnel serving abroad—over 50,000 in 66 countries—than all of the G-7 countries combined, and also more than the World Health Organization. For over five decades, the island nation has been a leading force in the developing world, providing humanitarian aid (or “cooperation,” as Cuba’s government prefers) and initiating programs for preventative care and medical training. In __Healthcare without Borders__, John Kir

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Author

John M. Kirk

Publisher

University Press of Florida

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9780813061054

Category

history

Subjects

Medical, History, Linguistics

Rating

4.4 / 5 (3 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14