Textbook of Global Health, Fourth Edition

As with the first three editions of the Textbook of Global Health (formerly Textbook of International Health), the highly integrated, interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and unique presentation of the subject matter makes this book at once a serious and essential contribution to teaching and learning Global Health. The Textbook provides a thoroughly researched, logically laid out plan for either a novice or seasoned teacher, as it is conveniently divided into the number of sessions typically required in a semester long course. The busy upper year medical undergrad or graduate student is contemplated in its design, as each of the fourteen chapters includes an overall introduction, key questions, concepts, examples and an appropriate number of legible and clearly labeled figures and diagrams. The stories and examples often set apart in textboxes are reader friendly, audience appropriate, and engaging. They embellish the text, but are not essential, allowing for readings of just core content, or for deeper insights into history and practice.