Introduction to Public Health: Promises and Practices

by Raymond L. Goldsteen

The third edition of Introduction to Public Health has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to recalibrate how public health is organized, financed, and planned in the 21st century. Written by experienced public health practitioners and academics, this foundational resource presents a thorough overview of the US public health system from its origins to current state and future directions, and examines the new outlook for students seeking careers in this dynamic and exciting field. The textbook offers a sweeping examination of topics such as infectious disease control, injury prevention and noninfectious diseases, system performance and improvement, and public health leadership and communication. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, effectiveness, and equity for public health leaders to garner public support for evidence-based programs and develop a stronger, well-financed public health infrastructure to achieve population health improvements. An engaging narrative that is richly illustrated, Introduction to Public Health will challenge and inspire the next generation of public health leaders and practitioners to tackle the complex issues facing us today. Key Features

403 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sarah R]

Read for school.

[Fed · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is very generic. It targets too many topics.

[Aja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good intro to the field and at a good cost for students. I still think it might be better to go with other readings for a Foundations class though.