Contemporary Public Health

""A compilation of valuable information that provides an overview of contemporary topics. The authors include many leaders in the field of public health.""—Joel M. Lee, Joel M. Lee, Dr.P.H., Director, Doctor of Public Health Degree Program, and Professor of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, The University of Georgia

"A major contribution to the understanding of this very important field—past, present and future. It brings together a stellar group of authors and their collective work will be a real help to students, practitioners and policy makers alike. In a time of significant change in health, health care and public health, this work will be of great benefit."—William L. Roper, M.D., MPH, UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health Care System, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"Contemporary Public Health offers a unique depth of wisdom based on a comprehensive analysis of the major forces shaping public health in our time. Dedicated to a true public health genius, Doug Scutchfield, this invaluable text will serve as an authoritative guide and a fascinating source of insights to inspire current and future generations as they serve the public's health."—Edward L. Baker MD, MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Former Assistant Surgeon General, US Public Health Service

"These well written and succinct essays enrich the thoughts and the visions of the field of public health. — Dr. Michael W. Popejoy"—Dr. Michael W. Popejoy, Perspectives in Public Health

"If you are interested in more than a superficial and sound-bite driven discussion of the U.S.health care system, you really need to read 'Contemporary Public Health.' This comprehensive and thought-provoking book will definitely enrich your understnading of thhe disparity between where we are and where we potentially need to be on a topic that ultimately affects us all." — Aaron W. Hughley, Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, Wesrern Kentucky University"

"As services for public health in the US face budget cuts and the field looks forward to opportunities provided by the Affordable Care Act, this edited collection of essays provides welcome historical and disciplinary perspectives on these and other contemporary public health issues."—Choice