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Wolff, Jonathan.

The human right to health / Jonathan Wolff. — 1st ed.

p. cm. — (Amnesty International global ethics series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-393-06335-6 (hardcover)

1. Human rights—Health aspects. 2. World health. 3. Poor—Health and hygiene. I. Title.

RA427.9.W65 2012

362.1—dc23

2011044214

ISBN 978-0-393-34338-0 pbk.

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