Health care is a major concern among Canadians, as it is with people the world over. Professor Antonia Maioni, an expert on matters of politics and health care, provides a concise, beautifully written overview of the history, structure, funding, and future prospects of health care delivery in Canada. Maioni's engaging and accessible book begins with a look at the political origins behind our current systems of Canadian health care.

• Introduction: Why Health Care is so Important to Canadians


• 1: The History of Health Care in Canada


• 2: A Portrait of Health Care in Canada


• 3: The Facts about Health Care Spending


• 4: Why No National Insurance in the United States?


• 5: Comparing Canada and Europe


• 6: Provincial Snapshots


• 7: The Double-Edged Sword of Health Care

Antonia Maioni is Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University. She is currently serving as president of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences.