This major new textbook portrays the philosophy and underlying principles of public health. The methods used for the investigation and solution of public health problems are described, and examples given of how these techniques are applied in practice. The book concentrates largely on presenting a comprehensive view of public health as it relates to developed countries, but it will also be relevant and of interest to students of public health from the developing world. The Oxford Textbook of Public Health is intended ...
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This major new textbook portrays the philosophy and underlying principles of public health. The methods used for the investigation and solution of public health problems are described, and examples given of how these techniques are applied in practice. The book concentrates largely on presenting a comprehensive view of public health as it relates to developed countries, but it will also be relevant and of interest to students of public health from the developing world. The Oxford Textbook of Public Health is intended primarily as a comprehensive reference textbook for postgraduate students, but it will also be of interest to all those concerned with the formulation and execution of public health policy. Volume 3 Investigative methods of public health are covered in volume three. The first section deals comprehensively with information systems that have been developed in various countries. The range of analytical approaches usually associated with epidemiology and the contributions to public health investigations of several other professional disciplines are described in detail. The practical applications of these techniques are discussed through specific examples of field investigations concerned with biological, physical and chemical hazards, and of the unique problems posed by investigations of health services. * Major new reference textbook * In four volumes (available separately) * Comprehensive -- covers all aspects of community health * Edited by leading figures in the field of community medicine * Strong team of international contributors * Includes coverage of both developed countries and the developing world * Methods used for investigation and solution of public health problems are described, and examples given of how these are applied in practice
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Add this copy of Oxford Textbook of Public Health (Volume 1-3) to cart. $16.34, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Volume 1-3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 5650grams, ISBN: 0192619268.
Add this copy of Oxford Textbook of Public Health: Volume 3: to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Jonathan Grobe Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Deep River, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford.
Add this copy of Oxford Textbook of Public Health: Volume 2: Methods of to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Jonathan Grobe Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Deep River, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford.
Add this copy of Oxford Textbook of Public Health: Three Volume Set to cart. $82.00, like new condition, Sold by Ageless Pages rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cottonwood, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Like New. No Jacket. Oversized/heavy books-NO international or expedited shipping. Oxford Textbook of Public Health: Three Volume Set-The second edition of this outstanding textbook provides a sense of the history and philosophy of the subject, and examines the basic methodologies of public health, and their application to specific problems. The revisions and new material include international contributions from non-English speaking countries; an up-to-date overview of public health policy, management and methodologies; and applications of public health strategies to specific health problems such as mental and cerebrovascular illnesses, as well as to broader areas of public concern, such as the environment, and other social issues.
Add this copy of Oxford Textbook of Public Health to cart. $78.23, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Oxford University Press.
