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 | | Social Epidemiology by Lisa F. Berkman (Editor), Ichiro Kawachi (Editor) ISBN-10: 9780195083316 ISBN-10: 0-19-508331-8 ISBN-13: 9780195083316 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-508331-6 Hardcover 2000-03-15 Oxford University Press, USA Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The authors of this excellent text define social epidemiology as the epidemiologic study of the social distribution and social determinants of states of health, implying that the aim is to identify socio-environmental exposures which may be related to a broad range of physical and mental health outcomes. In the first systematic account of this field, they focus on methodological approaches but draw widely from related disciplines such as sociology, psychology, physiology, and medicine in the effort to develop and evaluate testable hypotheses about the pathways between social conditions and health. The persistent patterns of social inequalities in health make this a timely publication. | ||
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social epidemiology The book is quite easy to read! It is really good for a beginner in the field of Social Epidemiology. I will recommend it for anybody who wants to learn more about health disparities among various classes and social groups. | ||
very good This book is ver helpful in understanding the methodological and therotical issues in public health | ||
Social Epidemiology Good overview but lacks clear writing style overall. Tedious to read at times and therefore a disappointment for the MPH student being introduced to this burgeoning field. | ||