Intended for pharmacy students, this textbook explores the contributions pharmacists can make to the field of public health and to the improvement of community health, from both a local and global perspective. Topics of the 15 chapters include epidemiology, disease prevention, occupational health, program evaluation, financing, managed care, federal regulations, and information systems for public health settings. Many of the contributors are affiliated with the University of South Florida. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)