Public Health in Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826160972 ISBN 13: 9780826160973

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2026

Synopsis

Bridge theory and practice with a forward-looking guide to modern public health challenges and solutions

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This compelling text about public health practice describes and explores the evolving and emerging challenges facing the field. It prepares students and practitioners with real-world case studies, career insights, and content that is aligned with accreditation standards from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), equipping them to think critically and act competently to address health equity, climate change, data systems, and public health law. With applied frameworks and tools, learners gain the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact.

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Key Features:

• Reimagines public health practice in an age of polarization, including opportunities to strengthen structure, function, services, and roles 
• Prepares students for career readiness to lead, analyze, and respond to complex public health challenges with confidence 
• Provides engaging learning tools including case studies, video interviews with leaders in the field, career insights, and review questions to reinforce real-world application 
• Edited and written by renowned experts blending academic excellence with extensive real-world public health leadership experience
• Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more 

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About this title

About the Authors

Paul Campbell Erwin, MD, DrPH, is Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Organization.

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Ross C. Brownson, PhD, is the Steven H. and Susan U. Lipstein Distinguished Professor at the Washington University School of Public Health and Director of its Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, MO. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826160972
• ISBN 13: 9780826160973
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 365
• Editor: Erwin MD DrPH Paul C., Brownson Ph.D Ross Charles