Issues in Public Health

by Martin McKee and Fiona Sim

Book Overview

"What is public health and why is it important?" By looking at the foundations of public health, its historical evolution, the themes that underpin public health and the increasing importance of globalization, this book provides thorough answers to these important questions. Written by experts in the field, the book discusses the core issues of modern public health, such as tackling vested interests head on, empowering people so they can make healthy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 033524422X
• ISBN13: 9780335244225
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"