Methods in Social Epidemiology

by J. Michael Oakes

Social epidemiology is the study of how social interactions--social norms, laws, institutions, conventia, social conditions and behavior--affect the health of populations. This practical, comprehensive introduction to methods in social epidemiology is written by experts in the field. It is perfectly timed for the growth in interest among those in public health, community health, preventive medicine, sociology, political science, social work, and other areas of social research. Topics covered are: Introduction: Advancing Methods in Social Epidemiology The History of Methods of Social...