This is the first comprhensive volume on the methodologic issues in epidemiologic research on infectious diseases. It will be an invaluable resource both to students of epidemiologic research on infectious diseases. It will be and invaluable resource both to students of epidemiology and to established researchers. It covers foundational topics such as immunology and concepts of causation, transmission and dynamics; data resources and measurement; methods by transmission type; outbreak investigation and evaluation research; and special topics such as research on AIDS and collaboration in developing countries.
Reviews
"Overall, this is a comprehensive and easily read book of general interest. As an introduction to the place of epidemiology in the study of infectious disease, it is well worth reading."--Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2002



Book Information
ISBN 9780195121124
Author James C. Thomas
Format Hardback
Page Count 496
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1021g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 186mm * 28mm