{"product_id":"a-concise-history-of-public-health-9781284111774","title":"A Concise History of Public Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 375 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive textbook offers a concise yet comprehensive history of public health, delving into pivotal moments, discoveries, events, and individuals that have shaped the field. Written in a narrative format, the book spans 15 chronologically-sequenced chapters, engaging students in understanding the significance of each important discovery or theme that has contributed to the modern definition of public health. By incorporating real sources from the day, such as newspapers, government documents, contemporary textbooks, papers, or journal articles about public health and medicine, the author crafts a captivating story that captivates readers and highlights the importance of the discussed topics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmple illustrations accompany the narratives, providing visual representations of significant events or eras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book foreshadows the importance of each aspect of public health history and establishes its relevance to public health today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter of the book is contextualized within the broader context of surrounding events, such as wars, politics, geography, or personalities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of public health with social norms of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage students to apply critical thinking skills and engage with the material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe topics covered in the chapters include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Theories of Health and Disease, encompassing a global perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Great Sanitary Awakening,\" a pivotal period in public health history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Germ Theory of Disease, a groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWar and Public Health, exploring the impact of armed conflicts on public health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Environment and Health: Worker health and safety, highlighting the importance of safe working conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Antibiotic Era, commemorating the discovery of penicillin and its transformative effects on medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCounting and Cholera: The History of Epidemiology, emphasizing the importance of data collection and analysis in public health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePuerperal Fever: The Health of Mothers and Babies, focusing on maternal and infant health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropical Diseases and The Panama Canal, examining the impact of tropical diseases in a specific geographic context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmunizations: From Coxpox to Vaccines, tracing the development of vaccines and their role in preventing diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScience, Scurvy, and Public Health Nutrition, exploring the relationship between nutrition, health, and scientific advancements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedicine and Public Health: Laws and the Organization of Public Health, examining the legal frameworks and governance structures that shape public health practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Tobacco, a comprehensive examination of the tobacco industry's impact on public health and its contribution to the global health crisis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy providing a comprehensive and engaging account of public health history, this textbook serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and professionals interested in understanding the past, present, and future of this critical field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781284111774\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Kirk Carney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099090481402,"sku":"9781284111774","price":50.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1666965109796_book.jpg?v=1667397855","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-concise-history-of-public-health-9781284111774","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}