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Here is an ideal first reference source for students and professionals working in the wide variety of disciplines concerned with international health. The volume synthesizes historical, cultural, environmental, economic,… More >>
Textbook of International Health
Written by admin on May 31st, 2010 in Textbooks.
Tags: Health, International, Textbook
Paul Basch’s new edition of his Textbook of International Health is a winner! It features a readable style, a comprehensive perspective, timely factual information,and a fascinating historical background of health problems and the multitude of issues and efforts, past and present, to improve the health of populations. Must reading for any and all who plan to work within the health sector of countries in the developing world and for those who seek to understand and appreciate the many determinants which impact the health of a population.
The final section provides insights of importance to anyone considering short or long term work in the health sector of developig countries.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ok..So, I HAD to read this for a graduate level elective course. For a political science student, I can say that this is a relatively easy read. Although, explanations of some of the international structures are almost farcical. The book progresses from ancient public health to contemporary which is quite interesting. With a caution, near the middle of the book some terms are not explained as easily, they are merely stated. This is a rather good book but if you are looking to understand American public health-you need an additional book. This book is very expensive, but at least it is filled with content.
Rating: 4 / 5
this book does not fit into an undergraduate program. it is much to detailed and quite boring for the undergraduate and most graduate students. this book has content but no deliverance for the masses to comprehend.
it is a good resource book but a poor text book for the university undergraduate or graduate. jemery
Rating: 1 / 5