Epidemic Illusions: On the Coloniality of Global Public Health (Richardson Eugene T.)(Paperback)

Epidemic Illusions: On the Coloniality of Global Public Health (Richardson Eugene T.)(Paperback)

A physician and anthropologist questions the Global North's 'monopoly on truth' in global public health science. In Epidemic Illusions, Eugene Richardson makes a provocative claim: that public health science manages and maintains global health inequity. Richardson, a physician and and

Global Health (Nicholson Brian D.)(Paperback)

The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Global health issues impact daily on local healthcare delivery and professional practice. This illuminating guide for healthcare students and

Global Child Health: A Toolkit to Address Health Disparities (Subrahmanian Krishnan)(Paperback)

This timely resource brings child health to the forefront of global health and the crucial goal of universal equity of care. Its resource-based framework offers contemporary perspective on factors driving child health disparities, specific vulnerabilities of underserved children, and ways readers

Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health (Kohl Harold W.)(Paperback)

The first textbook to clearly define the intersection of kinesiology and public health, Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition With Web Resource, has been newly updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the U.S. Department of Health

Key Concepts in Public Health (Wilson Frances)(Paperback)

Key Concepts in Public Health identifies fifty key concepts used across the discipline of public health in order to give the reader a broad perspective of the core topics relevant to training and practice. From epidemiology to health promotion, and ethics to leadership, the book offers an exciting

Essentials of Global Health (Sethia Babulal)(Paperback)

This unique introduction to the essentials of global health has been constructed by medical students from all over the world through the help of Medsin (now Students for Global Health) and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). The global student and trainee author

Essential Dental Public Health (Daly Blanaid)(Paperback)

Public health is a key concern of modern dental practitioners as they continue to play a vital role in the health of populations across the world. The second edition of Essential Dental Public Health identifies the links between clinical practice and public health with a strong emphasis on

Harm Reduction for Gambling: A Public Health Approach (Bowden-Jones Henrietta)(Paperback)

This edited volume aims to facilitate the evolution of the new public health approach towards gambling. Bringing together the work of international experts, it gives a current overview of the field, highlighting the need for a coordinated framework of prevention and harm reduction measures to

Traveling with Sugar: Chronicles of a Global Epidemic (Moran-Thomas Amy)(Paperback)

Public Health Informatics and Information Systems (Magnuson J. a.)(Paperback)

This revised edition covers all aspects of public health informatics and discusses the creation and management of an information technology infrastructure that is essential in linking state and local organizations in their efforts to gather data for the surveillance and prevention. Public health

Planetary Health: Human Health in an Era of Global Environmental Change (Cole Jennifer)(Paperback)

Planetary Health -- the idea that human health and the health of the environment are inextricably linked -- encourages the preservation and sustainability of natural systems for the benefit of human health. Drawing from disciplines such as public health, environmental science, evolutionary

An Introduction to Global Health Ethics (Pinto Andrew)(Paperback)

The field of global health is expanding rapidly. An increasing number of trainees are studying and working with marginalized populations, often within low and middle-income countries. Such endeavours are beset by ethical dilemmas: mitigating power differentials, addressing cultural differences in

Public Health: A Very Short Introduction (Berridge Virginia)(Paperback)

Public health is a term much used in the media, by health professionals, and by activists. At the national or the local level there are ministries or departments of public health, whilst international agencies such as the World Health Organization promote public health policies, and regional

Public-Private Partnerships for Health in Vietnam: Issues and Options (World Bank)(Paperback)

This book describes the nature of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the health sector in Vietnam. It defines health-related PPPs, describes their key characteristics, and develops a taxonomy of the different types of PPPs that exist in practice, illustrated by international examples. It also

Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students (Evans Daryl)(Paperback)

Preventing illness and improving the general health of the population is a vital priority for the health service with nurses expected to play a central role. Written using clear language, Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students explains what health promotion is and how it interacts

Environmental Health and Housing: Issues for Public Health (Stewart Jill)(Paperback)

The second edition of Environmental Health and Housing has been completely updated to cover the contemporary issues in public health that have emerged in recent years. With a theory and practice approach to public health, this edition focuses more on population health, health protection and

Global Health Watch 5: An Alternative World Health Report (Global Health Watch)(Paperback)

For over a decade, Global Health Watch has been the definitive source for alternative analysis on health. This new edition addresses the key challenges facing governments and health practitioners today, within the context of rapid shifts in global governance mechanisms and the UN's Sustainable

Digital Health: Critical and Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives (Lupton Deborah)(Paperback)

The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton,

Global Health (Benatar Solomon)(Paperback)

Offering analysis of and recommendations for addressing global health, this book contributes to solving one of humanity's most important challenges. It includes perspectives from a range of disciplines, as well as ethical and environmental considerations, making it a key resource for bioethicists,

Practice of Public Relations, Global Edition (Seitel Fraser)(Paperback / softback)

Community Public Health in Policy and Practice - A Sourcebook(Paperback / softback)

Designed for public health nurses and health visitors at every stage of their career from students to experienced practitioners Community Public Health in Policy and Practice: A Source Book provides an overview of theoretical constructs and principles for community public health practice, including

Global Health Studies: A Social Determinants Perspective (Warwick-Booth Louise)(Paperback)

A global view of health offers a richer understanding of ways of measuring, improving and sustaining health both in individual national settings and in the context of a strongly interconnected world. This book draws on social scientific insights and explanations to examine trends in global health

The New Book of Optical Illusions (Ruschemeyer Georg)(Paperback)

The New Book of Optical Illusions is a mind-bending collection of 150 of the most significant optical phenomena, loosely grouped into 33 chapters according to particular visual effect. An optical illusion has two elements. One is the perceived illusion, what you see. It may be merging lines,

McKenzie's an Introduction to Community & Public Health (Seabert Denise)(Paperback)

Now in its Tenth Edition, An Introduction to Community & Public Health provides students with the latest trends and statistics in this evolving field. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education and health promotion, this best-selling