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Handbook of Global Urban Health

Exploring Health Challenges in Urban Environments Worldwide

Igor Vojnovic editor Amber Pearson editor Gershim Asiki editor Geoff DeVerteuil editor Adriana Allen editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th May '19

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This comprehensive reference explores global urban health from various interdisciplinary perspectives, making it suitable for academic courses and research.

The Handbook of Global Urban Health serves as a vital reference for research libraries and faculty collections, making it an ideal choice for upper-division undergraduate courses and beyond. This comprehensive text is designed to meet the needs of students and scholars interested in the intricate dynamics of urban health on a global scale. It aims to fill the gap in available resources that provide an in-depth exploration of the health challenges faced by urban populations across various contexts.

Through a blend of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives, the Handbook of Global Urban Health delves into both common patterns and unique conditions affecting urban areas worldwide. It emphasizes cutting-edge theoretical and methodological approaches to understanding the health of urban populations. As interest in global urban health continues to grow, this volume stands out by offering a thorough examination of pressing issues, supported by the expertise of leading scholars in the field.

Bringing together contributions from various disciplines, including social sciences, construction sciences, and medical sciences, the Handbook of Global Urban Health provides a holistic view of urban health challenges. The co-editors, with diverse backgrounds in public health, epidemiology, geography, city planning, and urban design, contribute to the book's comprehensive nature. This volume not only serves as a reference but also supports courses focusing on both U.S. and global perspectives in urban health studies.

"This handbook will make a significant contribution to the public health literature; it stitches together the writings of leading researchers from multiple disciplines that make up the interdisciplinary field of global urban health in a very readable and easy to follow manner."

Ayaz Hyder, review in Journal of Urban Affairs

ISBN: 9781138206250

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1623g

840 pages