To repair the world : Paul Farmer speaks to the next generation
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references.

Publisher's Weekly,052713

Here, for the first time, is a collection of short speeches by the charismatic doctor and social activist Farmer. One of the most passionate and influential voices for global health equity and social justice, Farmer encourages young people to tackle the greatest challenges.

pt. 3. Health, human rights, and unnatural disasters. Global health equity and the missing weapons of mass salvation : Harvard School of Public Health, Commencement 2004 ; Making public health matter : John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Commencemenet 2006 ; Unnatural disasters and the right to health care : Tulane School of Medicine, Commencement 2008 ; Exploring the adjacent possible : Georgetown University, Commencement 2011 -- pt. 4. Service, solidarity, social justice. Who stands fast? : Union Theological Seminary, Union Medal acceptance speech 2006 ; Courage and compassion in the time of Guantánamo : Emory University, Commencement 2007 ; Spirituality and justice : All Saints Parish (Brookline MA), Spiruality and Justice Award acceptance speech 2008 ; Making hope and history rhyme : Princeton University, Commencement 2008 ; The drum major instinct : Boston University, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration 2009 ; Accompaniment as policy : Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Commencement 2011.