Healing Politics A Doctors Jou

El-Sayed, Abdul

ISBN 10: 1419747908 / ISBN 13: 9781419747908

Edité par Abrams Press, 2021

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Synopsis :

A powerful memoir about restoring the health of our people, and our democracy, from a physician and "one of the brightest young stars" of the progressive movement (Sen. Bernie Sanders).

"What ails our country isn't just a political disease--it's a human one."

This memoir traces the life of a young idealist, weaving together 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.

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 thirty, he was 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, 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 and Senator Bernie Sanders.

​This is a bold, personal, and compellingly original book from a prominent young leader--a must-read now more than ever.

"In Healing Politics, Abdul El-Sayed doesn't just diagnose the causes of our broken politics; he gives us a prescription and treatment plan." --Representative Pramila Jayapal

À propos de l'auteur: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Before his Senate run, he served as the director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services, a position he resigned from in April 2025 to focus on his campaign. He continues to host the podcast "America Dissected" for Crooked Media. El-Sayed has been vocal in his support for Medicare for All, economic justice, civil rights, and a sensible foreign policy He is a physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, and progressive activist. He was appointed health director of Detroit at 30 years old. He's a former professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. He holds a doctorate in public health from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and a medical degree from Columbia University.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Healing Politics A Doctors Jou
Éditeur : Abrams Press
Date d'édition : 2021
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good