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Introduction to Public Health, Fifth Edition offers a thorough, accessible overview of the expanding field of public health for students new to its concepts and actors. Written in engaging, nontechnical language, this best selling text explains in clear terms the multi disciplinary strategies and methods used for measuring, assessing, and promoting public health.Packed with illustrative real world examples, this updated edition provides students with informative discussions of the current technical issues and practical obstacles facing public health practitioners and policymakers alike.In her unique style, author Mary Jane Schneider goes beyond the science of Public Health with a hard look at the politics that put these topics in the headlines. Readers will come away with a broad reaching, practical framework for understanding the multifaceted forces and organizations of today's public health enterprise.Key Features:Up to date coverage of the newest developments in infectious disease, injury control, environmental health controversies, the reform of the American healthcare system, and moreVivid presentation of Public Health principles through current stories in the news, such as Ebola in the United States, e cigarettes, eating disorders, the California Measles outbreak, and traumatic brain injury in the NFLExtensive discussion of current topics including population growth and climate change as contributors to drought, wars, and migrations in the Middle East; and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the United States
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Introduction to Public Health'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of public health, covering its concepts, multi-disciplinary strategies, and methods for assessing and promoting health.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Introduction to Public Health'? A: The book is authored by Mary Jane Schneider.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The available edition is the Fifth Edition, published on March 8, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'Introduction to Public Health' contain? A: The book contains 594 pages.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include infectious disease, environmental health, the American healthcare system, and current public health issues like Ebola and climate change.
- Q: Is there any additional material included with the book? A: Yes, the book comes with an access code.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: In which category is 'Introduction to Public Health' classified? A: The book is categorized under Health Care Delivery.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students new to public health concepts and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of public health and its challenges would benefit from this book.