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Bambra et al. (2005) identified four interpretations of politics:

"Politics as government - the art of government and the activities of the state."

"Politics as public life - concerned with the conduct and management of community affairs."

"Politics as conflict resolution - concerned with the expression and resolution of conflicts through compromise, conciliation, negotiation and other strategies."

"Politics as power - the process through which desired outcomes are achieved in the production, distribution and use of scarce resources in all areas of social existence."

The article also comments on the difference between the first and last and refers to these as a top-down and a bottom-up interpretation of politics.

Reflect on the following:

1. What are the implications of these definitions for public health professionals in engaging in the 'politics of health'.

2. According to Schreker and Bambra (2015) what is the focus of a political economy approach to understanding health and how is it different to a biomedical approach to health.