A new chapter on Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, including bioterrorism events and threats, links traditional public health activities to the role of the public health system in address both national security and personal safety issues of the early 21st century.
Updated chapters to reflect the latest data and developments in public health.
A glossary of public health terminology, now expanded to include terms related to bioterrorism and public health emergency preparedness and response.
Discussion questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to foster critical thinking and application of key concepts.
Case studies throughout the text.
Tables, charts, and exhibits to demystify sophisticated topics and provide useful resources to future public health practitioners.
A companion Web site will host a variety of teaching and learning tools to enhance the text. Modules for each chapter of the text provide students with a list of objectives, group exercises, individual exercises, web links, self-assessment quizzes, and more.
