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Kenneth J. Rothman - Epidemiology: An Introduction - 9780199754557 - V9780199754557
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Epidemiology: An Introduction

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Description for Epidemiology: An Introduction Paperback. The second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts. Num Pages: 280 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
Across the last forty years, epidemiology has developed into a vibrant scientific discipline that brings together the social and biological sciences, incorporating everything from statistics to the philosophy of science in its aim to study and track the distribution and determinants of health events. A now-classic text, the second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts. Rather than focusing on formulas or dogma, the book presents basic epidemiologic principles and concepts in a coherent and straightforward exposition. By emphasizing a ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Number of pages
268
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
411g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199754557
SKU
V9780199754557
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About Kenneth J. Rothman
Kenneth J. Rothman, DrPH, is a Distinguished Fellow at RTI International, an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. He is also Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine at Boston University. His research interests in epidemiology have spanned a wide range of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disease, birth defects, injuries, environmental exposures, ... Read more

Reviews for Epidemiology: An Introduction
The small size and relaxed narrative style almost persuade the reader that they are enjoying an interesting novel, and, unlike bulkier tomes, it lends itself to reading on the move or at home. However, far from light reading, the content provides indepth, well constructed descriptions of theories and concepts. These are supported by practical examples, using widely-known studies and common ... Read more

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