The new public health / Fran Baum.
The new public health / Fran Baum.
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Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Date
2002.
Call Numbers
362.10994/45
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xvi, 607 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Pt. 1. Approaches to public health. -- 1. Understanding health: definitions and perspectives. -- 2. A history of public health. -- 3. The new public health evolves. -- Pt. 2. Political economy of public health. -- 4. Politics and ideologies: the invisible hands of public health. -- 5. Globalisation...
Pt. 5. Unhealthy environments: global and Australian perspectives. -- 14. Global physical threats to the environment and public health. -- 15. Urbanisation, population, communities and environments: global trends. -- Pt. 6. Healthy choices: individuals, behaviour, and communities. -- 16. Medical int...
26. Linking the local, national, and global. -- App. 1. Public health keywords. -- App. 2. Public health websites.
Publication information
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
2002.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This title provides a comprehensive look at the factors threatening health globally and the measures that can be taken to promote health in communities. The book argues that social, economic and environmental factors are as vital to health as biological and genetic factors.
Alternative Titles
Full title
The new public health / Fran Baum.
Portion of title
Public health.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
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Notes
General note
Previous ed.: 1998.
Previous edition titled: The new public health : an Australian perspective.
Includes bibliography.
Additional physical form availability note
Also published as an electronic book (Etitle) by James Bennett Pty. Ltd, in 2004 with ISBN 0190020458.
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Call Numbers
362.10994/45
Record Identifier
74Vv0NporJR3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv0NporJR3
Other Identifiers
ISBN
0195515528
9780195515527
DDC
362.10994
MMS ID
991015856419702626
