The international migration of health workers has been described by Nelson Mandela as the poaching of desperately needed skills from under-privileged regions. T

"As globalisation gains momentum, international migration continues to divide opinion and polarise policy makers, politicians, and advocates. This polarisation

Migration is now firmly embedded as a leading global policy issue of the twenty-first century. Whilst not a new phenomenon, it has altered significantly in rece

This volume provides the first detailed overview of the growing phenomenon of the international migration of skilled health workers. The contributors focus on w

Exploring the links between health and globalization, this title considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird f