The text is written to be accessible to all readers (jargon is avoided and all technical terms are fully defined).
Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the subject area with practical and extensive experience.
Meticulous editing by the lead author has ensured that all chapters read in a consistent manner.
Sections consider interactions with the media, other agencies and jurisdictions and the general public.
Each chapter begins with a case study related to the material that follows. The case study is resolved at the conclusion of the chapter.
Written by practitioners for practitioners and students who want to enter the field of public health.
A complete section -- consisting of four chapters -- is devoted to emergency management and includes thorough, up-to-date coverage of terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness.
In addition to chapter references, a variety of valuable resources are provided at the conclusion of each chapter:
- Periodicals and books direct readers to printed materials.
- Internet sites provide supplemental information in electronic form.
- Organizations connect readers with others having similar interests, greater expertise or resources in areas related to the topics of a given chapter.
The order of the chapters can be changed with no loss of comprehension.
Portions of some chapters have previously appeared in different form in state of the art reviews in occupational health.
