Encyclopedia of Public Health: Volume 1: A - H Volume 2: I - Z

Author: Kirch, Wilhelm

Brand: Springer

Edition: 2008 ed.

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 1601

Release Date: 13-06-2008

Details: Product Description
The Encyclopedic Reference of Public Health presents the most important definitions, principles and general perspectives of public health, written by experts of the different fields. The work includes more than 2,500 alphabetical entries. Entries comprise review-style articles, detailed essays and short definitions. Numerous figures and tables enhance understanding of this little-understood topic. Solidly structured and inclusive, this two-volume reference is an invaluable tool for clinical scientists and practitioners in academia, health care and industry, as well as students, teachers and interested laypersons.
Review
From the reviews:

"The text was developed by 23 editors representing subfields of public health, along with 150 contributors … . Academic libraries with extensive public health collections will benefit from owning this well-written set. … Summing Up: … Lower-level undergraduates and above." (U. Ellis, Choice, Vol. 46 (4), December, 2009)

EAN: 9781402056130

Package Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 2.8 inches

Languages: english