Tuberculosis

Researchers and practitioners from around the world look at the holistic aspects of the disease the World Health Organization has recently declared a global emergency, emphasizing the interplay of the many factors that impact a program other than the design and efficacy of therapeutic drug regimens. They introduce tuberculosis and its control, then discuss the current international structure, social and economic dimensions of seeking treatment, and alternative approaches and future directions. The readers they have in mind are primarily those who design, establish, and manage disease control programs at any level, but also others working in epidemiology and public health. There is no index. US distribution is by World Scientific. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)