Epidemiology and the People's Health: Theory and Context by Nancy Krieger (Engli

Description: Epidemiology and the People's Health by Nancy Krieger This concise, conceptually rich, and accessible book is a rallying cry for a return to the study and discussion of epidemiologic theory: what it is, why it matters, how it has changed over time, and its implications for improving population health and promoting health equity. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Epidemiology is often referred to as the science of public health. However, unlike other major sciences, its theoretical foundations are rarely articulated. While the idea of epidemiologic theory may seem dry and arcane, it is at its core about explaining the peoples health. It is about life and death. It is about biology and society. It is about ecology and the economy. It is about how myriad aspects of peoples lives - involving work, dignity, desire, love, play,conflict, discrimination, and injustice - become literally incorporated into our bodies and manifest in our health status, individually and collectively. And it is about essential knowledge criticalfor improving the peoples health and minimizing inequitable burdens of disease, disability, and death.Woven from a vast array of schools of thought, including those in the natural, social, and biomedical sciences, epidemiologic theory is a rich tapestry whose time for analysis is long overdue. By tracing its history and contours from ancient societies on through the development of - and debates within - contemporary epidemiology worldwide, Dr. Krieger shows howepidemiologic theory has long shaped epidemiologic practice, knowledge, and the politics of public health. Outlining an ecosocial theory of disease distribution that situates both population health andepidemiologic theory in societal and ecologic context, she offers a more holistic picture of how we embody the human experience. This concise, conceptually rich, and accessible book is a rallying cry for a return to the study and discussion of epidemiologic theory: what it is, why it matters, how it has changed over time, and its implications for improving population health and promoting health equity. It should be required reading for all epidemiologists, or anyoneinvolved in the study of human health and well-being. Author Biography Nancy Krieger, Ph.D., is Professor of Society, Human Development, and Health at the Harvard School of Public Health Table of Contents PrefaceChapter 1: Does Epidemiologic Theory Exist? - on science, data, and explaining disease distributionChapter 2: Health in the Balance: early theories about patterns of disease occurrenceChapter 3: Epidemiology Emerges: early theories and debating determinants of disease distribution - poison, filth, class & race (1600-1900)Chapter 4: Epidemiology Expands: germs, genes, and the (social) environment (1900-1950)Chapter 5: Contemporary Mainstream Epidemiologic Theory: biomedical & lifestyleChapter 6: Social Epidemiologic Alternatives: sociopolitical and psychosocial frameworksChapter 7: Ecosocial Theory of Disease Distribution: embodying societal & ecologic contextChapter 8: Epidemiologic Theory Counts: harm, knowledge, action and the peoples health Review "Practitioners and users of epidemiology need a thorough grounding in both theory and methods of the discipline. Whilst many books address the latter, until Nancy Kriegers groundbreaking work there was no sustained presentation of epidemiological theory that could be recommended to students and seasoned practitioners alike. This book will become a landmark in advancing the field. It reminds us that why we do epidemiology is as important to understand as how todo it." --George Davey Smith, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Bristol; Co-Editor, International Journal of Epidemiology"With erudition and passion, Krieger has produced the first comprehensive assessment of epidemiological theories concerning the major drivers of group differences in health by race, class, and place. She lays bare the sociology of epidemiological knowledge and leaves no doubt that epidemiological theories, for good or ill, can have powerful consequences for the peoples health." --Sherman James, Susan B. King Professor of Public Policy, Duke University"In Epidemiology and the Peoples Health, Nancy Krieger confronts the challenges that face epidemiology in the 21st century. How does epidemiology help to improve health? Her response tackles how poor health tracks along social divides, and then she asks: why? Perhaps a simple question, but in answering Krieger leads us across centuries and continents with a rigor that I can only describe as fearless. The result is sweeping in scope, bothscholarly and succinct, detailed and synthetic, moving from complex concepts to concrete examples with depth, clarity and wit." --Mary Bassett, African Health Initiative, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation; formerDeputy Commissioner, New York City Health Department"Without a doubt, Nancy Krieger is the most brilliant social epidemiologist of her generation. In this masterful volume, she displays a colossal breadth and depth of knowledge of historical and contemporary epidemiological theories in context, their scientific, social, and political roots and their implications. Writing fluently, passionately, and authoritatively, Krieger shows the connections, past and present, among epidemiologic theory, methodology,practice, and, ultimately, the peoples health. Not only does Krieger study epidemiological theory, she seeks to change it-with her highly original and well-grounded ecosocial approach that integratesbiological, social, and political processes.... Every epidemiology and public health student, professor, and practitioner should read and reread this book." --Anne-Emanuelle Birn, Professor and Canada Research Chair in International Health, University of Toronto; Editor, Textbook of International Health: Global Health in a Dynamic World"From miasma to contagion, germ to gene, Krieger artfully traces the history and debates surrounding diverse epidemiologic theories, unearthing a buried theoretical past. In so doing, Krieger enlightens current public health science. Specifically, she gives an unflinching account of the historically and culturally situated biases that have become entrenched in epidemiologic theories-supporting her central tenet that we cannot fully understand the distributionof health and disease in human populations without examining cultural, social and historical context. This book is not only informative, it is transformative-providing the historical foundation neededto re-imagine and recreate contemporary population health approaches that fully promote health equity." --Karina L. Walters, William P. and Ruth Gerberding Endowed University Professor and Director, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, University of Washington School of Social Work"(Krieger) has written a large, well-structured, critically argued and exhaustively referenced book, the culmination of two decades of her wrestling with and writing about the fundamental questions: Does epidemiologic theory exist; if not, should it exist; and what form shouldit take?" International Journal of Epidemiology"In this dense but highly readable volume suitable for health practitioners and public health students at any level, Krieger moves from the basic question, Does epidemiologic theory exist? (chapter 1) to examine historical examples (chapters 2), outline mainstream and alternative theories (chapters 5), present her ecosocial theory of disease distribution(chapter 7), and demonstrate how theory counts and references are woven within the narrative." -- Health and Human Rights"...dense and highly readable...."--Susan R. Holman, Health and Human Right Journal"Ultimately, Epidemiology and the Peoples Health is required reading for epidemiologists interested in the evolution and emergence of theory in the field. We would argue that all epidemiologists should be so interested... this book firmly establishes the importance of theory in epidemiology. We look forward to reading the many works it will inspire." -- American Journal of Epidemilogy"Kriegers arguments are detailed and cogent" -- Annals of Epidemiology Long Description Epidemiology is often referred to as the science of public health. However, unlike other major sciences, its theoretical foundations are rarely articulated. While the idea of epidemiologic theory may seem dry and arcane, it is at its core about explaining the peoples health. It is about life and death. It is about biology and society. It is about ecology and the economy. It is about how myriad aspects of peoples lives - involving work, dignity, desire, love, play,conflict, discrimination, and injustice - become literally incorporated into our bodies and manifest in our health status, individually and collectively. And it is about essential knowledge critical for improving the peoples health and minimizing inequitable burdens of disease, disability, anddeath.Woven from a vast array of schools of thought, including those in the natural, social, and biomedical sciences, epidemiologic theory is a rich tapestry whose time for analysis is long overdue. By tracing its history and contours from ancient societies on through the development of - and debates within - contemporary epidemiology worldwide, Dr. Krieger shows how epidemiologic theory has long shaped epidemiologic practice, knowledge, and the politics of public health.Outlining an ecosocial theory of disease distribution that situates both population health and epidemiologic theory in societal and ecologic context, she offers a more holistic picture of how we embody the human experience. This concise, conceptually rich, and accessible bookis a rallying cry for a return to the study and discussion of epidemiologic theory: what it is, why it matters, how it has changed over time, and its implications for improving population health and promoting health equity. It should be required reading for all epidemiologists, or anyone involved in the study of human health and well-being. Review Text "Practitioners and users of epidemiology need a thorough grounding in both theory and methods of the discipline. Whilst many books address the latter, until Nancy Kriegers groundbreaking work there was no sustained presentation of epidemiological theory that could be recommended to students and seasoned practitioners alike. This book will become a landmark in advancing the field. It reminds us that why we do epidemiology is as important to understand as how todo it." --George Davey Smith, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Bristol; Co-Editor, International Journal of Epidemiology"With erudition and passion, Krieger has produced the first comprehensive assessment of epidemiological theories concerning the major drivers of group differences in health by race, class, and place. She lays bare the sociology of epidemiological knowledge and leaves no doubt that epidemiological theories, for good or ill, can have powerful consequences for the peoples health." --Sherman James, Susan B. King Professor of Public Policy, Duke University"In Epidemiology and the Peoples Health, Nancy Krieger confronts the challenges that face epidemiology in the 21st century. How does epidemiology help to improve health? Her response tackles how poor health tracks along social divides, and then she asks: why? Perhaps a simple question, but in answering Krieger leads us across centuries and continents with a rigor that I can only describe as fearless. The result is sweeping in scope, bothscholarly and succinct, detailed and synthetic, moving from complex concepts to concrete examples with depth, clarity and wit." --Mary Bassett, African Health Initiative, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation; former Deputy Commissioner, New York City Health Department"Without a doubt, Nancy Krieger is the most brilliant social epidemiologist of her generation. In this masterful volume, she displays a colossal breadth and depth of knowledge of historical and contemporary epidemiological theories in context, their scientific, social, and political roots and their implications. Writing fluently, passionately, and authoritatively, Krieger shows the connections, past and present, among epidemiologic theory, methodology,practice, and, ultimately, the peoples health. Not only does Krieger study epidemiological theory, she seeks to change it-with her highly original and well-grounded ecosocial approach that integrates biological, social, and political processes.... Every epidemiology and public health student, professor,and practitioner should read and reread this book." --Anne-Emanuelle Birn, Professor and Canada Research Chair in International Health, University of Toronto; Editor, Textbook of International Health: Global Health in a Dynamic World"From miasma to contagion, germ to gene, Krieger artfully traces the history and debates surrounding diverse epidemiologic theories, unearthing a buried theoretical past. In so doing, Krieger enlightens current public health science. Specifically, she gives an unflinching account of the historically and culturally situated biases that have become entrenched in epidemiologic theories-supporting her central tenet that we cannot fully understand the distributionof health and disease in human populations without examining cultural, social and historical context. This book is not only informative, it is transformative-providing the historical foundation needed to re-imagine and recreate contemporary population health approaches that fully promote healthequity." --Karina L. Walters, William P. and Ruth Gerberding Endowed University Professor and Director, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, University of Washington School of Social Work"(Krieger) has written a large, well-structured, critically argued and exhaustively referenced book, the culmination of two decades of her wrestling with and writing about the fundamental questions: Does epidemiologic theory exist; if not, should it exist; and what form should it take?" International Journal of Epidemiology"In this dense but highly readable volume suitable for health practitioners and public health students at any level, Krieger moves from the basic question, Does epidemiologic theory exist? (chapter 1) to examine historical examples (chapters 2), outline mainstream and alternative theories (chapters 5), present her ecosocial theory of disease distribution (chapter 7), and demonstrate how theory counts and references are woven within the narrative." -- Health and Human Rights"...dense and highly readable...."--Susan R. Holman, Health and Human Right Journal"Ultimately, Epidemiology and the Peoples Health is required reading for epidemiologists interested in the evolution and emergence of theory in the field. We would argue that all epidemiologists should be so interested... this book firmly establishes the importance of theory in epidemiology. We look forward to reading the many works it will inspire." -- American Journal of Epidemilogy"Kriegers arguments are detailed and cogent" -- Annals of Epidemiology Review Quote Ultimately, Feature Conferences: APHA, SER, North American Congress of Epidemiology, World Congress of EpidemiologySelling point: Blends social, biological, political, and ecological factors into a multifaceted and comprehensive look at epidemiologic theory as a rich tapestrySelling point: Illuminates various fascinating ancient cultural traditions from around the world and how they have led to the development of modern epidemiology Details ISBN0195383877 Author Nancy Krieger Short Title EPIDEMIOLOGY & THE PEOPLES HEA Language English ISBN-10 0195383877 ISBN-13 9780195383874 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2011 Subtitle Theory and Context Position Professor Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor, Harvard School of Public Health UK Release Date 2011-06-09 Publication Date 2011-06-09 AU Release Date 2011-06-09 NZ Release Date 2011-06-09 US Release Date 2011-06-09 Pages 400 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Alternative 9780199348428 DEWEY 614.42 Illustrations 43 line-cuts Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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