Epidemiological Studies: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

Silman, Alan J.; Macfarlane, Gary J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521810973 ISBN 13: 9780521810975

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Following on in the footsteps of its acclaimed and popular predecessor, this new edition builds on the successful features that engaged readers of the first edition: it explains the principles and practice of epidemiology and serves as a handbook for those who wish to do epidemiology; it uses relevant exercises and examples, taken from real life, to illustrate how to set up a study; it aims to help produce valid results that will satisfy grant bodies, ethical committees and journal editors; ultimately it bridges the gap between theory and practice. By making the subject so easily accessible, it will be an excellent introduction for anyone who is training in epidemiology and public health, and for all those involved in medical research. This edition includes numerous improvements and several new chapters which will further enhance its appeal.

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Review:

Review of first edition '... lucid explanations and succinct, well-chosen examples ... make the book a rapid read ... Readers who follow his guidance will indeed learn painlessly to do epidemiology.' British Medical Journal

'The text is concise and easy to read ... Alan Silman's book is a very useful and user-friendly volume as an introduction to the field of epidemiology.' Epidemiology and Infection

'I think this is a useful book for those embarking on their first epidemiological study.' Public Health

'... this book could serve as a good, easy to read, textbook on epidemiological research.' European Journal of Public Health

Book Description:

This new edition explains the principles and practice of epidemiology. Using relevant exercises and examples, taken from real life, it illustrates how to set up a study; it serves to produce valid results that will satisfy grant bodies and journal editors; ultimately it bridges the gap between theory and practice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521810973
• ISBN 13: 9780521810975
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256