商品簡介
This two-volume set focuses on important topics in public health such as epidemic, occupational, and environmental diseases (including prevention and treatment) as well as on such social issues as ethical debates and the financial and sociological impact of particular diseases. Each of the 251 articles (adapted from other Salem Press products) begin with information about type of health issue and a brief definition of the topic, followed by the text of the essay (divided into subheadings that guide the reader through the discussion) and an author byline, bibliography, and cross-references. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)