Textbook of International Health

by Paul F. Basch

This excellent text brings together information that students and professionals working in the wide variety of disciplines concerned with international health will find in no other single source. It synthesizes historical, cultural, environmental, economic and political considerations to provide a comprehensive global overview of the many factors that determine the health of individuals and populations. The major determinants of health status in all...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195132041
• ISBN13: 9780195132045
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.3" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

An easy read for those not in the public health field

Ok..So, I HAD to read this for a graduate level elective course. For a political science student, I can say that this is a relatively easy read. Although, explanations of some of the international structures are almost farcical. The book progresses from ancient public health to contemporary which is quite interesting. With a caution, near the middle of the book some terms are not explained as easily, they are merely stated. This is a rather good book but if you are looking to understand American public health-you need an additional book. This book is very expensive, but at least it is filled with content.

Outstanding, comprehensive overview of International Health

Paul Basch's new edition of his Textbook of International Health is a winner! It features a readable style, a comprehensive perspective, timely factual information,and a fascinating historical background of health problems and the multitude of issues and efforts, past and present, to improve the health of populations. Must reading for any and all who plan to work within the health sector of countries in the developing world and for those who seek to understand and appreciate the many determinants which impact the health of a population.The final section provides insights of importance to anyone considering short or long term work in the health sector of developig countries.