Epidemiology: Concepts and Methods - Softcover

William A. Oleckno

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577665228 ISBN 13: 9781577665229

Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Comprehensive in its coverage and suitable for graduate or upper-division undergraduate students in a wide range of health-related disciplines, this latest offering by William A. Oleckno is a full-scale, pedagogically rich introduction to fundamental ideas and procedures in epidemiology. The text covers the major concepts, principles, methods, and applications of both conventional and modern epidemiology using clear language and frequent examples to illustrate important points and facilitate understanding. While Oleckno provides thorough treatment of the more customary aspects of conventional and modern epidemiology, he also introduces several important design and analytical issues that are only rarely approached in fundamental epidemiology textbooks. Concepts as diverse as competing risks, maturation, futility, and the prevalence and bias effects in the context of screening are just a few examples of the broad range of concepts covered in this text. A comprehensive glossary contains detailed definitions of over 700 terms used throughout the fourteen chapters comprising the textbook. Aspiring public health professionals will appreciate the solid basis they gain from Epidemiology: Concepts and Methods and will want to keep a copy close by as a valuable reference throughout their careers. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Also by William A. Oleckno and available from Waveland Press: Essential Epidemiology: Principles and Applications (ISBN 9781577662167).

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Review:

"The book has a number of strengths. It covers the major topical areas in epidemiology. It is clearly written and reader friendly, using simple language to illustrate sometimes difficult concepts." --American Journal of Epidemiology

"I think the textbook format is helpful for students to connect the information about the concepts and methods. The clear language and chapter questions are excellent for ensuring comprehension of analytical methods." --Antoinette Coward, Coppin State University

"This introductory textbook covers well the traditional topics of a first course in epidemiology. I especially like Dr. Oleckno's study questions and exercises at the end of each chapter." --W. Lawrence Beeson, Loma Linda University

About this edition

• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1577665228
• ISBN 13: 9781577665229
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 649