Modern Epidemiology

by Kenneth J. Rothman (Editor), Sander Greenland, Sheila M. Rothman

The expanded Second Edition of Dr. Rothman's acclaimed Modern Epidemiology reflects the remarkable conceptual development of this evolving science and the engagement of epidemiologists with an increasing range of current public health concerns. This landmark work is the most comprehensive and cohesive text on the principles and methods of contemporary epidemiologic research. Coauthored by two leading epidemiologists, with 15 additional contributors, the Second Edition presents a much broader range of concepts and methods than Dr. Rothman's single-authored original edition. Coverage of basic measures and study types is more thorough and includes a new chapter on field methods. New chapters on advanced topics in data analysis, such as hierarchical regression, are also included. A new section covers specific areas of research such as infectious disease epidemiology, ecologic studies, disease surveillance, analysis of vital statistics, screening, clinical epidemiology, environmental and occupational epidemiology, reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and nutritional epidemiology.

Genres: Science, Textbooks

737 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1986

Reviews

[Geoff]

Impossibly hard to understand at times, but on the seventh reading or so becomes clearer and in fact is pinpoint accurate with not a wasted word. An amazing resource.

[James Redmore]

A comprehensive book which is written in a manner that makes reading it more cumbersome than it should be. Unless one is knowledgeable and competent in mathematical modelling and hardcore epidemiological concepts, then I would strongly recommend a 'lighter' book that is more user-friendly. Only buy if you want a comprehensive understanding and have patience.

[megz]

Dense but important foundational epidemiology. If you don’t have a math background, consider starting with Rothman’s Introduction to Epidemiology version, which the field has affectionately dubbed “baby Rothman” :)

[Mati]

Easy to ready with lot of practical examples. Must have.