Epidemiology, Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e [Paperback]

Leon Gordis MD MPH DrPH (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1416025308 | ISBN-13: 978-1416025306 | Edition: 3

This popular book applies the author's many years of clinical and teaching experience to make the principles and methods of epidemiology easy to understand and enjoyable to read about. A clear, concise writing style and just the right dose of humor explain the role of epidemiology in measuring disease in a community, estimating risks, and influencing public policy and ethical concerns. Line diagrams, cartoons, and review questions with answers reinforce the text.

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Book Description

Line diagrams, cartoons, and review questions with answers reinforce the text

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (December 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416025308
• ISBN-13: 978-1416025306
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best epi text for beginners, August 29, 2005

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Dr. Franz Wiesbauer (Vienna, Austria) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epidemiology, Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e (Paperback)

This is the best epi book for beginners that I have come across. It is written by one of the greatest epi-teachers. Leon Gordis has a great teaching style. The book essentially covers the topics we covered in class. I enjoyed reading this book when I was a student and now that I have students myself I recommend this text to them...they all love it. Worth the money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EPIDEMIOLGY (3RD ED.), March 12, 2007

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Phil "Phil" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epidemiology, Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e (Paperback)

This textbook is an outstanding textbook for either the graduate student in public health or a medical student.

Dr. Leon Gordis brings clarity to a subject which challenges many students. Particularly, his use of terminology unique to the field of epidemiology is well done. He does not assume the student is born understanding terminology that has varied meanings in different specialties by using the terms with their definition in full sentences. He appears to anticipate the typical student's questions and answers them without appearing to talk down to the reader. Well done!

I would recommend this textbook without any reservations.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Epidemiology can be this fun!, May 10, 2006

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Henry Kwok (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epidemiology, Updated Edition: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e (Paperback)

I have never thought that epidemiology could be this interesting to learn. Many other books are dull to read comparatively, even though these other books may have more material to sell. This book by Dr Gordis stands out to be a great starter book for all.