Environmental Health: From Global to Local (Public Health/Environmental Health) (Hardcover)

by Howard Frumkin MD MPH PhD (Editor) "The term ecology was coined in the mid-1860s by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel and is derived from the Greek word oikos, which means "house..." (more)
Key Phrases: environmental health ethics, risks from activities, environmental pediatrics, United States, New York, Environmental Protection Agency (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"[It] will become a classic textbook for the dynamic, evolving field of environmental health….The book challenges our conventionally narrow definition of environmental health….thoughtful, well written, well balanced and referenced, and provides an excellent overview of a multifaceted approach to environmental health."
—Dana Headapohl, St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana (AOEC Newsletter (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics))

"This book is a tour de force — it is really five books combined into one. With its many examples, clear explanations, and emphasis on big picture themes and relevance, it is an astonishingly interesting read….a coherent, timely, and readable book."
—Rose Goldman, Harvard Medical School (Global Public Health 2007;2:316-18)

"The book's 36 chapters contain highly pertinent insights and information on environmental issues that go beyond the usual boundaries of classic environmental health. Among the many excellent chapters are the ones on climate change, ecology, urbanization, environmental justice, developing nations, health care services, energy production, genetics, indoor air pollution, religious issues, clinical services, legal remedies, environmental health policy, and transportation."
—Bernard Goldstein, University of Pittsburgh (Environmental Health Perspectives 2006;114:A672)

Product Description
Environmental Health: From Global to Local offers students a comprehensive introduction to environmental health. It provides an overview of methods and paradigms used in this exciting field, ranging from ecology to epidemiology, from toxicology to environmental psychology, from genetics to ethics to religion. The authors survey the major issues in contemporary environmental health, ranging from global issues such as climate change and war to regional issues such as air, water, transportation, and energy to local issues such as food safety, pest control, and occupational health. The book includes a strong focus on the real-world practice of environmental public health, offering chapters on such applied topics as risk assessment, risk communication, health services, regulations, and legal remedies. While Environmental Health is grounded in the U.S. experience, it emphasizes global issues and perspectives on such topics as economic development, population, urbanization, and sanitation.

Prize or Award

• AAP Awards for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing, 2006

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1168 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787973831
• ISBN-13: 978-0787973834
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,948 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great comprehensive textbook, February 9, 2009

By	J. Waits "Doc Bio" (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great comprehensive textbook that I use for my graduate level Environmental Health course. The book has excellent references and case studies. It contains current topics and examples. I find it easy for my students to read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good deal, February 7, 2009

By	J. Bazile - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is a wonderful one. The author takes the times to make it very easy to read and very clear. I enjoy reading it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good survey text, July 27, 2008

By	Brian C. Geyer (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With chapters ranging from 20-60 pages and a judicious use of figures and photographs, each section provides an appropriate amount of material for an overview of the topic presented. I would recommend this text as an excellent starting point for further investigations into EOH.