Introduction to Public Health, Second Edition
by Mary Jane Schneider
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Author: Mary Jane SchneiderIllustrator: Henry Schneider
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-09-26
ISBN: 0763730009
Number of pages: 550
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
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Book Review: Introduction to Public Heath
Summary: 1 Stars
This book is a good example of why public health has become irrelevant to the average citizen. The content was biased and relied heavily on progressive philosophy. Public Health should be integral to improving and restructuring the health care system. The content is replete with accusations and blame for poor funding and indifference to purpose. Any discipline should be able to define itself and provide a realistic scope of objectives,goals and services. The author's conclusion was that legislation and education were the primary functions of public health in America. (More taxes for that?!)
The system has not adapted to current problems and needs since the later 60s. Practical application was nonexistent in the 80s and 90s and accounted for lack of funding. AIDS should have been a reawakening for public health professionals but they were paralyzed with fear of creating offence or lacking "compassion" for the gay community. Too many academics, unable to define purpose, strategies and practical application. AIDS is a public health problem and should have been treated like TB, venereal disease, and the many others!
The book was expensive and my daughter's professor taught only the standard line contents.The assignments were unchallenging and lacked creativity. No wonder, students see future employment options only as PHDs and researchers. How exciting.
This is a critical time for public health with many opportunities and possibilities, but professors, you need to come out of the classroom and perhaps definition, scope and purpose may become clear to you.
Summary of Introduction to Public Health, Second Edition
This thorough revision contains new chapters on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Further bioterrorism issues have been woven through relevant chapters. New additions in epidemiology include anthrax and SARS. Additions in women's health consider new developments in hormone replacement therapy. A new emphasis has been placed on planning to include natural disasters as well as terrorism. Introduction to Public Health, Second Edition covers the basic elements of public health as well as essential data and statistics.Personal Health Books
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