Modern Epidemiology
Modern Epidemiology by Kenneth J. Rothman, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on January 15, 1998, is the expanded Second Edition of a foundational text in the field of epidemiology. This edition reflects significant advancements in the discipline and addresses a wider array of contemporary public health issues. It serves as a comprehensive resource on the principles and methods of modern epidemiologic research, coauthored by leading experts and featuring contributions from 15 additional specialists.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of essential measures and study types, along with a new chapter dedicated to field methods. The text also introduces advanced topics in data analysis, including hierarchical regression, and covers various research areas such as infectious disease epidemiology, disease surveillance, and genetic epidemiology. With 737 pages of detailed content, this edition aims to equip readers with a thorough understanding of both foundational and advanced epidemiologic concepts.
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The expanded Second Edition of Dr. Rothman’s acclaimed Modern Epidemiology reflects the remarkable conceptual development of this evolving science and the engagement of epidemiologists with an increasing range of current public health concerns. This landmark work is the most comprehensive and cohesive text on the principles and methods of contemporary epidemiologic research. Coauthored by two leading epidemiologists, with 15 additional contributors, the Second Edition presents a much broader range of concepts and methods than Dr. Rothman’s single-authored original edition. Coverage of basic measures and study types is more thorough and includes a new chapter on field methods. New chapters on advanced topics in data analysis, such as hierarchical regression, are also included. A new section covers specific areas of research such as infectious disease epidemiology, ecologic studies, disease surveillance, analysis of vital statistics, screening, clinical epidemiology, environmental and occupational epidemiology, reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and nutritional epidemiology.
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