9781419743023-1419743023-Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

ISBN-13: 9781419743023
ISBN-10: 1419743023
Author: Abdul El-Sayed
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover 352 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781419743023
ISBN-10: 1419743023
Author: Abdul El-Sayed
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover 352 pages

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Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic (ISBN-13: 9781419743023 and ISBN-10: 1419743023), written by authors Abdul El-Sayed, was published by Harry N. Abrams in 2020. With an overall rating of 3.7 stars, it's a notable title among other Political (Leaders & Notable People, Medical, Professionals & Academics, Health Policy, Administration & Medicine Economics) books. You can easily purchase or rent Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Political books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.37.

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From a rising voice in progressive politics, a combination of memoir, science, and public policy, diagnosing the challenges facing America and laying out a way forward

A child of immigrants, Abdul El-Sayed grew up feeling a responsibility to help others. He threw himself into the study of medicine and excelled--winning a Rhodes Scholarship, earning two advanced degrees, and landing a tenure-track position at Columbia University. At 30, he became the youngest city health official in America, tasked with rebuilding Detroit's health department after years of austerity policies. 
 
But El-Sayed found himself disillusioned. He could heal the sick--even build healthier and safer communities--but that wouldn't address the social and economic conditions causing illness in the first place. So he left health for politics, running for Governor of Michigan and earning the support of progressive champions like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders. 
 
In Healing Politics, El-Sayed traces the life of a young idealist, weaving together powerful personal stories and fascinating forays into history and science. Marrying his unique perspective with the science of epidemiology, El-Sayed diagnoses an underlying epidemic afflicting our country, an epidemic of insecurity. And to heal the rifts this epidemic has created, he lays out a new direction for the progressive movement. This is a bold, personal, and compellingly original book from a prominent young leader.

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