Schneider (health policy, management, and behavior, U. of Albany, State U. of New York) acquaints undergraduate students with methods used for measuring, assessing, and promoting public health. Following an overview of the field and its controversies, chapters address the powers and responsibilities of the government; epidemiologic principles and methods; the biomedical basis of public health; social and behavioral factors, including psychosocial factors, tobacco, poor diet and physical inactivity, and maternal and child health; environmental issues; medical care; and emergency preparedness. This edition includes new approaches to research and data collection; coverage of new developments in infectious diseases, injury control, environmental health controversies, the 2010 Census, and healthcare reform; additional news stories; a new chapter on mental health issues in the US; and a student companion website with crosswords, flashcards, a glossary, matching questions, and web links. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)