Introductory public health
McKenzie's An Introduction to Community & Public Health, Eleventh Edition
By Seabert, McKenzie, and Pinger
ISBN: 9781284299847 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: Now
The eleventh edition of this bestselling text covers a wide range of topics and trends in the evolving field of public health. With a focus on preparing students for careers in health education and promotion, this edition features updated content on various public health challenges, including opioids and pandemic preparedness. It also addresses World Health Organization goals, COVID-related activities, updates from Health and Human Services and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and more.
introductory public health
Essentials of Public Health, Fifth Edition
by Birkhead, Morrow, and Pirani
ISBN: 9781284019063 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 8/1/2025
Offering a comprehensive overview of the field, Essentials of Pubic Health, Fifth Edition covers foundational principles, governmental structures, public health practice, and pandemic preparedness then delves into various public health occupations, offering insights into diverse roles. Updated with the latest trends and featuring a new chapter on pandemic preparedness, this edition includes enhanced exercises and resources to engage students.
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Aschengrau & Seage's Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Fifth Edition
By Ann Aschengrau
ISBN: 978128E286663 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: Now
Seamlessly blending theory and practice, Aschengrau & Seage's Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health clearly presents traditional and modern epidemiologic concepts. It begins with core principles and data sources, then emphasizes study design with dedicated chapters on experimental, cohort, and case-control studies. Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error—plus the role of statistics—equip students to accurately interpret epidemiologic research.
Public Health biology | human disease
Prevention of Diseases in Populations: From Biology to Policy
By Thomas A. Farley
ISBN: 9781284297096| ©2026| Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 8/29/2025
Prevention of Diseases in Populations: From Biology to Policy explores the biological and epidemiological foundations of major diseases in the U.S. and globally. Bridging science and policy, this accessible text emphasizes risk factors and prevention strategies. With a unique focus on applying biology to public health policy, it’s an essential resource for students and professionals in population health.
Health equity
Achieving Health Equity: Context, Controversies, and Remedies, Third Edition
By Dr. Patti Rose
ISBN: 9781284248142 | Paperback with eBook Access
Available: 7/31/2025
Essentials of Health Justice: Law, Policy, and Structural Change, Second Edition explores the historical, structural, and legal underpinnings of racial, ethnic, gender-based, and ableist inequities in health and provides a framework for students to consider how and why health inequity is tied to the ways that laws are structured and enforced. Additionally, it offers analysis of potential solutions and posits how law may be used as a tool to remedy health injustice.
Health economics
Essentials of Health Economics, Third Edition
By Diane Dewar
ISBN: 9781284017861 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: Now
Designed for non-specialists, Essentials of Health Economics, Third Edition introduces health economics through real-world examples, case studies, and policy analysis. Thoroughly updated, the 3rd Edition includes updated statistics, new and refreshed content on healthcare reform, COVID-19, digital health, national and international comparisons, and more. With a focus on descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative methods, this edition offers a timely, accessible foundation for understanding health policy through an economic lens.
introductory public health
Schneider's Introduction to Public Health, Seventh Edition
By Kruger, Morales, and Siqueira
ISBN: 9781284291803 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: Now
Offering a thorough, accessible and lively overview of public health for students new to the field, Schneider's Introduction to Public Health offers a broad-reaching, practical framework for understanding the forces and organizations of public health today. Through engaging, nontechnical language, illustrative real-world examples, and the current political, economic, and cultural news of the day, students gain a clear understanding of the scope of today's public health problems and possible solutions.
introductory public hEALTH
Turnock's Public Health What It Is and How It Works, Eighth Edition
by Birkhead, Morrow, and Pirani
SBN: 9781284019148 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 11/17/2025
Turnock’s Public Health: What It Is and How It Works offers a systems-based overview of the U.S. public health system, covering its structure, functions, and real-world applications. Divided into foundational concepts and case studies, the Eighth Edition includes updated data and explores current concepts and trends such as health equity in the wake of the pandemic, Healthy People 2030, and 10 Essential Public Health Services.
Epidemiology
Friis & Seller's Epidemiology for Public Health Practice, Seventh Edition
By Buka and Goedel
ISBN: 9781284302028 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 11/3/2025
Friis & Seller's Epidemiology for Public Health Practice offers a comprehensive introduction to key epidemiologic concepts, including study designs, descriptive methods, and quantitative measures. Aligned with core competencies, this accessible text emphasizes real-world applications and skill development, preparing students in health disciplines to interpret data and apply epidemiologic methods in coursework and public health practice.
infectious disease epidemiology
Nelson & Williams Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Theory & Practice, Fourth Edition
By Williams and Gurley
ISBN: 9781284143942 | ©2026 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 12/3/2025
Long recognized as the most authoritative review of the epidemiology of infectious disease, Infectious Disease Epidemiology is divided into five sections that cover methods in infectious disease epidemiology, airborne transmission, hygiene and infectious disease transmission, blood and body fluids as reservoirs of infectious disease, and vector-borne diseases. Highly current, this book features state-of-the-art chapters on methodological issues, pathogenesis, and comprehensive reviews of virtually every known infectious disease.
environmental health
Friis' Essentials of Environmental Health, Fourth Edition
By Neuberger, Pacheco, and Canales
ISBN: 9781284297973 | ©2027 | Paperback with Advantage Access
Available: 1/28/2026
Friis' Essentials of Environmental Health, Fourth Edition offers a clear, comprehensive overview of key environmental health, including foundational concepts and core topics such as environmental epidemiology, toxicology, and policy. It covers environmental diseases like microbial agents and radiation, and explores applications including water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, occupational health, disasters, and climate change, making it ideal for students and professionals alike.
consumer health and integrative medicine
Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine, Third Edition
By Synovitz and Larson
ISBN: 9781284298512 | ©2026 | Paperback with eBook Access
Available: 8/12/2025
Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine: Holistic View of Alternative Medical Systems and Complementary Health Care offers a comprehensive exploration of integrative medicine and global alternative healing practices. The third edition reflects the growing importance of complementary health care in modern wellness. It covers major systems such as Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, Native American, and Islamic medicine, alongside healing modalities like naturopathy, energy therapies, and botanicals