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OverviewThe book presents a basic introduction to epidemiology from the perspective of economics, using economic modeling to better understand and describe how infectious disease spreads. Three main elements are introduced: epidemiology, social network analysis, and the economics needed to model the behavior of individuals in the presence of infectious disease. The book aims to provide a starting point for discussion between medical professionals, social scientists and public health officials, the three groups interested in the spread of disease. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Troy TassierPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.708kg ISBN: 9783642381195ISBN 10: 3642381197 Pages: 94 Publication Date: 19 August 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- Part I: Epidemic Modeling.- Part II: Merging Economics and Epidemiology.- Part III: An Introduction to Social Interactions.- Part IV: Strategic Decision Making.ReviewsFrom the reviews: This book provides a unique view of the intersection of economics, epidemiology, and social interactions. ... the purpose of this book is to enable scientists in fields related to public health understand economics and vice versa. ... The author does a wonderful job of accomplishing these objectives. ... a valuable tool for scientists in both economics and public health to help them understand how tightly these two fields interact. The author has done an exemplary job presenting the information for readers in both fields. (Angela Jean Schneider, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013) From the reviews: This book provides a unique view of the intersection of economics, epidemiology, and social interactions. ... the purpose of this book is to enable scientists in fields related to public health understand economics and vice versa. ... The author does a wonderful job of accomplishing these objectives. ... a valuable tool for scientists in both economics and public health to help them understand how tightly these two fields interact. The author has done an exemplary job presenting the information for readers in both fields. (Angela Jean Schneider, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013) From the reviews: This book provides a unique view of the intersection of economics, epidemiology, and social interactions. ... the purpose of this book is to enable scientists in fields related to public health understand economics and vice versa. ... The author does a wonderful job of accomplishing these objectives. ... a valuable tool for scientists in both economics and public health to help them understand how tightly these two fields interact. The author has done an exemplary job presenting the information for readers in both fields. (Angela Jean Schneider, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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