Governance, Commissioning and Public Health

Drawing on in-depth case studies from across England, this book mounts a powerful argument that governance and the health of a population are inextricably linked. Linda Marks deploys original research to show how these links can be illustrated at a local level through commissioning practice related to health and well-being, analyzing how principles, such as a commitment to social justice, and governance arrangements, including standards and targets, influence local strategies for public health investment--and thus affect outcomes.