HEALTH AND MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY, 4TH EDITION

Book Details

• Author: Michael Emch

• Publisher: GUILFORD PRESS

• Edition: 4th

• Binding: Hardcover

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 517

• Release Date: 22-03-2017

• ISBN: 9781462520060

• Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Health and Medical Geography is a comprehensive text that explores the geographic dimensions of health, disease, and health care. This fourth edition is updated to include the latest developments in disease ecology and health promotion, making it the leading resource in the field.

The book provides an accessible introduction to key questions in health and medical geography, presenting essential concepts such as how and why factors like rainfall, carcinogens, and healthcare providers are distributed unevenly across spaces. The text delves into how genetic, ecological, behavioral, cultural, and socioeconomic processes shape the distribution of health and disease, especially how new diseases and epidemics emerge.

Key updates in this edition include new chapters on the political ecology of health, emerging infectious diseases, and landscape genetics. Coverage is expanded to address timely topics like the global health impacts of climate change, emerging infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, Zika, MERS), and healthcare access crises, such as the water contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan and China's industrial growth.

The book also includes more than 100 figures, including 16 color plates, and most are available as PowerPoint slides through the companion website, making this edition more interactive and accessible for students and professionals alike.

Key Features

• End-of-chapter review questions and suggestions for further reading to reinforce learning.

• Section Introductions to provide clear chapter overviews.

• Quick Reviews within chapters to help recap key concepts.

• Bold-faced key terms and a comprehensive glossary for easy reference.

About the Author

Michael Emch is a leading expert in health and medical geography, with extensive research focusing on the spatial distribution of health outcomes and disease. His work explores how geography intersects with health behaviors, diseases, and healthcare access, offering invaluable insights into global health challenges. Emch’s expertise in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and spatial analysis provides a cutting-edge approach to understanding health patterns across regions.