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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Environmental Health: Foundations for Public Health brings together diverse voices and perspectives to examine our most pressing public health issues today. This foundational textbook introduces readers to a wide range of the knowledge, skills, data, and resources needed to ensure environmental health at local and global levels. Whether students are heading into careers in governmental public health, research, advocacy, or other sectors, this textbook covers topics that relate to us all: climate change, energy, air, water, food, waste, and much more.Designed for graduates and advanced undergraduates, this textbook presents the field's basic concepts, related policies, and scientific tools in an accessible way. Readers learn about regulatory science, how environmental health science informs environmental protections, and where gaps remain, particularly in promoting environmental justice. Each chapter examines ways that structural racism and discrimination have shaped environmental health inequities that persist today. Readers can dig deeper to examine how environmental health and justice can be achieved in our communities, workplaces, households, and other built and social environments, as well as our healthcare systems. Drawing on countless historic and contemporary case studies, Environmental Health: Foundations for Public Health facilitates a learning experience that inspires students to reimagine the foundations of environmental health for all. CourseConnect: Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnectan interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.Key Features:Provides a variety of learning tools, including discussion questions and learning activities, related to engagement, advocacy, and the exploration of environmental health in our daily livesPresents "In Other Words" boxes to reframe key or complex concepts and promote accessibilityHumanizes the realities of pressing environmental health and justice concernsIncludes access to a five-episode companion podcast seriesThe PFAS Chronicleson the challenges and solutions of preventing and combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals"Qualified instructors have access to expanded Instructor Resources featuring chapter PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, a Sample Syllabus, and an Instructor Manual to supplement students' dynamic learning and interaction with the textMaximize Your Learning with CourseConnect Included with Your Print Purchase!Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.Master Complex ConceptsInteractive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retentionTrack Your ProgressReal-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvementStudy Anytime, AnywhereEnjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Environmental Health: Foundations for Public Health brings together diverse voices and perspectives to examine our most pressing public health issues today. This foundational textbook introduces readers to a wide range of the knowledge, skills, data, and resources needed to ensure environmental health at local and global levels. Whether students are heading into careers in governmental public health, research, advocacy, or other sectors, this textbook covers topics that relate to us all: climate change, energy, air, water, food, waste, and much more.Designed for graduates and advanced undergraduates, this textbook presents the field's basic concepts, related policies, and scientific tools in an accessible way. Readers learn about regulatory science, how environmental health science informs environmental protections, and where gaps remain, particularly in promoting environmental justice. Each chapter examines ways that structural racism and discrimination have shaped environmental health inequities that persist today. Readers can dig deeper to examine how environmental health and justice can be achieved in our communities, workplaces, households, and other built and social environments, as well as our healthcare systems. Drawing on countless historic and contemporary case studies, Environmental Health: Foundations for Public Health facilitates a learning experience that inspires students to reimagine the foundations of environmental health for all. CourseConnect: Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnectan interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.Key Features:Provides a variety of learning tools, including discussion questions and learning activities, related to engagement, advocacy, and the exploration of environmental health in our daily livesPresents "In Other Words" boxes to reframe key or complex concepts and promote accessibilityHumanizes the realities of pressing environmental health and justice concernsIncludes access to a five-episode companion podcast seriesThe PFAS Chronicleson the challenges and solutions of preventing and combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals"Qualified instructors have access to expanded Instructor Resources featuring chapter PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, a Sample Syllabus, and an Instructor Manual to supplement students' dynamic learning and interaction with the textMaximize Your Learning with CourseConnect Included with Your Print Purchase!Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.Master Complex ConceptsInteractive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retentionTrack Your ProgressReal-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvementStudy Anytime, AnywhereEnjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.