Key Concepts in Public Health

A valuable reference for students to develop an understanding of key concepts which underpin the discipline of public health. -- Dr David Matthews * drupal *
A very useful guide to key concepts, that gives students a quick summary of different aspects of Public Health. Use of case studies is effective. -- Dr Ivan Gee * drupal *
This book is well structured and the content contains current issues in the field of public health. it also stimulates readers to think about the issues of pulbic health from a wider aspect. -- Dr Jason Tsai * drupal *
A must book for undergraduate public health students and tutors′ -- Dr Krishna Regmi * drupal *
Clear and helpful introduction to concepts and theories related to public health. -- Dr Peter Duncan * drupal *
I reviewed this text with a view to adopting it as an essential text for a public health course taught to first year medical students. The book is structured in three parts: Theoretical concepts, practical concepts and populations and public health practice. The most useful thing about the text was the way it is structured and the topics covered. In this sense, it is very helpful to tutors looking for ideas on developing a public health course. Some of the case studies serve as good examples to use in teaching.
The main limitation is that there is insufficient detail for it to serve as an essential text. It is a useful supplementary text that can aid revision for exams. -- Dr Puja Myles * drupal *
Feel this does not work as well as other ′key concepts′ books - the others I regularly use are Medical Sociology and Critical Social Theory.

It does cover a wide range of areas, but the writing at times is not great, and the use of the case study does not work for me at all - I want more of the key theoretical and literature concepts, not a practical application in a ′key concept′ text.
The heading are sometimes odd and some entries called theoretical such as media, sustainable development, law etc are rather practical in nature.
And was not sure that part 2 and part 3 were conceptually that different.
The key points were sometimes obvious trueisms and wer at times very obvious and not helpful and took up space and disrupted the ability to quickly scan the entry.
Overall, left me more confused at times than enlightened in an area I know quite well! -- Dr Richard Cooper * drupal *
I have suggested this book to the MSc students i am currently teaching. -- Dr Sarah Cuschieri * drupal *
Nice book, all the key concepts for health promotion and public health course. It is a great supplement to other more advanced textbooks -- Dr Silvana Bettiol * drupal *
A very good little text with basic concepts of public health presented accessibly. This is aided by the use of case examples. I will be recommending it to my students. -- Dr Stanley Mutsatsa * drupal *
The book gives very brief outlines on different Public Health topics. It is therefore a good introduction to Public Health issues but lacks details for the purposes of this course. -- Miss Jane Phillips * drupal *
The book will be recommended to our students, undertaking the health needs assessment course, as supplementary reading. Students who are new to the field of public health practice will benefit from reading the book as an introduction to the key concepts underpinning public health. -- Mr Kevin Elliston * drupal *
Wilson and Mabhala have produced an excellent resource in the Key Concepts in Public Health. For undergraduate students and practitioners alike, the work provides an excellent overview of the subject in a lively and accessible manner. Far from detracting from the rigor of the text, its concise nature means that it is far more likely that students will read the entire work and benefit hugely from that experience. -- Mr Simon Bishop * drupal *
Doesn′t really offer anything different to many other books like this on the market. -- Mrs Beverly Ferguson * drupal *
An excellent book that we have adopted for level 6 course. -- Mrs Bhawna Solanki * drupal *
Will advice studnets to use as supplementary core text , have used it to support undergraduate dissertation students and MSC postgraduate students. -- Mrs Deborah Brittain * drupal *
This has proved useful for all students. A key background text which provides a broad overview of the multiple complexities of delivering and understanding public health and health promotion. -- Mrs Faith Muir * drupal *
This book is easy to read and provides an up to date guide to the priciples of public health. The case studies are particularly beneficial in applying theory to practice. -- Mrs Gail Anderson * drupal *
This book is ideal for students across all 3 levels of the podiatry programme. Excellent book -- Mrs Kerry Livingstone * drupal *
provides students with the depth of knowledge required to analyse the components and process associated with public health sector -- Mrs Rosalind Roberts * drupal *
An excellent quick reference book that gives clear and concise descriptions of the key concepts. The case studies and discussion sections at the end of each section provide a good foundation for students and practitioners new to the field of public health. -- Mrs Ruth Hopkins * drupal *
Currently still deciding on essential reading list as course undergoing changes but definitely recommended -- Ms Carolyn Nuttall * drupal *
An excellent book which clearly identifies contemporary issues in public health. I have found this book to be invaluable in preparing for and delivering sessions on public health to undergraduate nursing students. -- Ms Danita Wilmott * drupal *
This book is a comprehensive summary of important concepts and issues in public health. It is a quick reference to global issues affecting and relating to health. I especially appreciate the section on ethics as I feel this in very relevant to public health but not always discussed in the open. The division of theory and practical application makes it easy for the reader to focus on their interest without having to scan though a chapter to look for either theory of application (ideas of how to apply theory).
The book also discusses public health in a variety of settings and this makes it more applicable for all.
-- Ms Fasloen Adams * drupal *
I think this book would be helpful, particularly as it relates to UK current policy -- Ms Gillian Howatson * drupal *