Environmental Health in the 21st Century: From Air Pollution to Zoonotic Diseases [2 volumes]

This concisely written and easy-to-read resource provides timely information on emerging issues and valuable historical context that enables students to better understand a broad range of environmental health topics, from pollution to infectious diseases, natural disasters, and waste management.

• Supplies introductory materials that provide a conceptual framework for readers

• Includes contributions from more than 50 expert researchers and practitioners as well as information from interviews with leaders in the environmental health field

• Presents historical context for current developments concerning environmental health

• Offers suggestions on steps individuals can take to reduce their environmental health risk and stay healthy