The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
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The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor Context triple: [William H. Foege, hasWritten, The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor]
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A.
The Gospel of Wealth
The Gospel of Wealth is an 1889 essay by industrialist Andrew Carnegie that argues the rich have a moral obligation to distribute their fortunes for the benefit of society.
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B.
The City That Works
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C.
Triumph of the Market
Triumph of the Market is a critical work by economist and media analyst Edward S. Herman that examines the social and political consequences of neoliberal, market-driven policies.
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D.
The Great Commoner
The Great Commoner was the popular nickname of William Pitt the Elder, a prominent 18th-century British statesman celebrated for his leadership during the Seven Years' War and his advocacy for parliamentary reform.
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E.
The Golden House
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor Target entity description: The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
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A.
The Gospel of Wealth
The Gospel of Wealth is an 1889 essay by industrialist Andrew Carnegie that argues the rich have a moral obligation to distribute their fortunes for the benefit of society.
-
B.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
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C.
Triumph of the Market
Triumph of the Market is a critical work by economist and media analyst Edward S. Herman that examines the social and political consequences of neoliberal, market-driven policies.
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D.
The Great Commoner
The Great Commoner was the popular nickname of William Pitt the Elder, a prominent 18th-century British statesman celebrated for his leadership during the Seven Years' War and his advocacy for parliamentary reform.
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E.
The Golden House
The Golden House is a lesser-known 19th-century novel by American essayist and humorist Charles Dudley Warner.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author | William H. Foege ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| discusses |
ethical dimensions of health interventions
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global responsibility for disease control ⓘ historical experiences in public health campaigns ⓘ relationship between wealth and disease burden ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
equitable access to health services
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moral leadership in health policy ⓘ prevention in public health ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
disparities between rich and poor populations
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lessons from global disease control ⓘ moral responsibility of wealthy societies ⓘ role of public health leadership ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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public health literature ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOf |
epidemiologist
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public health leader ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in health equity
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policy makers ⓘ public health professionals ⓘ students of global health ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
ethics of global health
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global health inequities ⓘ moral imperative to address health disparities ⓘ social justice in health ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
global health ethics
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health as a human right ⓘ international health organizations ⓘ social determinants of health ⓘ |
| subject |
epidemiology
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global health policy ⓘ health equity ⓘ poverty and health ⓘ public health ⓘ wealth and health ⓘ |
| workOf | William H. Foege ⓘ |
| workType |
memoir-like reflections on public health practice
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reflective essays ⓘ |
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