On Medicine as Colonialism

On Medicine as Colonialism by Michael Fine is a compelling examination of how modern healthcare systems can replicate colonial power dynamics—and how they might be transformed. This urgent, thought-provoking book draws readers in with clear arguments, humane storytelling, and a sharp critique that resonates across communities in Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Canada, the UK, the United States and beyond.

You’ll find a rigorous yet accessible exploration of how medical institutions, policies and practices have sometimes marginalized Indigenous knowledge, eroded community autonomy and reinforced inequities. Michael Fine combines historical perspective with contemporary analysis to illuminate the structural forces that shape health outcomes, making this essential reading for clinicians, public health leaders, policymakers, academics and community advocates.

What makes this title indispensable is its practical focus: it not only diagnoses problems but points toward decolonizing strategies—collaborative models, respectful knowledge exchange and policy reforms—that promote equity and culturally safe care. Readers will appreciate the book’s balanced voice, evidence-informed insights and commitment to actionable change.

Whether you’re researching indigenous health, health equity or institutional reform, this book offers clarity, context and conviction. Thoughtful, urgent and humane, On Medicine as Colonialism is a vital contribution to conversations about justice in healthcare and a powerful resource for anyone seeking to build more just, responsive systems.

Order now to deepen your understanding and join a growing movement toward decolonized, community-centered healthcare.

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