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Public Health Policy: Issues, Theories, and Advocacy offers students an engaging and innovative introduction to public health policy: its purpose, how it is originated, and how it is implemented. The book describes the underlying theories and frameworks as well as practical analytical tools needed for effective advocacy and communication. Drawing on the multidisciplinary nature of public health, the book uses concepts and examples from epidemiology, law, economics, political science, and ethics to examine the policymaking process, explain positions pro or con, and develop materials for various audiences to further a public health policy intervention. In addition, Public Health Policy shows how policymaking is a complex and integrated topdown and bottomsup process that embraces a myriad of public and private stakeholders.Written by a highly experienced health policy researcher and teacher, the book is rich in resources that will enhance teaching and learning. Each chapter begins with an overview of the chapter, including core terms and concepts, and includes illustrative examples of how the highlighted component (law, ethics, economics, politics, epidemiology, and medicine) intersects with public health. Discussion questions at the end of every chapter, along with an interview from an expert from each of the component fields, give realworld perspectives on how that particular subject relates to the overall topic. The book also contains 13 case studies that illustrate the framework discussed in the first part of the book, and show how the different components link to create, sustain, evaluate, or obstruct the development of public health policy. Also included are primers on two essential policy tools: how to write research policy briefs, and how to craft effective letters to an editor, including examples of both drawn from the author's publications in journals and newspapers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Public Health Policy: Issues, Theories, and Advocacy'? A: The book focuses on the introduction to public health policy, including its purpose, origin, and implementation, using multidisciplinary concepts from fields like epidemiology, law, and economics.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya, a highly experienced health policy researcher and educator.
- Q: What types of resources are included in each chapter? A: Each chapter includes an overview, core terms and concepts, illustrative examples, discussion questions, and interviews with experts from various fields related to public health.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 21, 2013.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: The book includes 13 case studies, primers on writing research policy briefs, and crafting effective letters to editors, along with real-world perspectives on public health policy.
- Q: Is the book suitable for students new to public health policy? A: Yes, the book provides an engaging introduction to public health policy, making it suitable for students and those new to the field.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book address the complexities of the policymaking process? A: Yes, it discusses the policymaking process as a complex interaction involving various public and private stakeholders.
- Q: Are there discussion questions in the book? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with discussion questions designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the material.