--- product_id: 302388312 title: "Public Health: A Very Short Introduction" price: "€ 34.38" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/302388312-public-health-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # Global public health perspectives Concise 144-page deep dive Quick-read format for busy pros Public Health: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** € 34.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Stay informed, stay ahead: Public health decoded in a flash! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Public Health: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** € 34.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/302388312-public-health-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Prevention Over Cure:** Focus on anticipatory health measures, not just treatment—stay ahead of the curve. - • **Pocket-Sized Expertise:** Compact yet comprehensive—perfect for quick reference during your busy workday. - • **Oxford-Backed Authority:** From the trusted Very Short Introductions series, blending expert analysis with readability. - • **History Meets Modern Policy:** Understand how historical legacies shape today’s public health strategies and debates. - • **Global Context, Local Insight:** Explore public health through diverse international case studies, from the US to Scandinavia. ## Overview This compact Oxford University Press title offers a sharp, internationally informed overview of public health, emphasizing prevention, historical context, and policy differences worldwide. Ideal for professionals seeking a quick yet authoritative grasp of public health’s evolving role. ## Description Public health is a term much used in the media, by health professionals, and by activists. At the national or the local level there are ministries or departments of public health, whilst international agencies such as the World Health Organisation promote public health policies, and regional organisations such as the European Union have public health funding and policies. But what do we mean when we speak about 'public health'? In this Very Short Introduction Virginia Berridge explores the areas which fall under the remit of public health, and explains how the individual histories of different countries have come to cause great differences in the perception of the role and responsibilities of public health organisations. Thus, in the United States litigation on public health issues is common, but state involvement is less, while some Scandinavian countries have a tradition of state involvement or even state ownership of industries such as alcohol in connection with public health. In its narrowest sense, public health can refer to the health of a population, the longevity of individual members, and their freedom from disease, but it can also be anticipatory, geared to the prevention of illness, rather than simply the provision of care and treatment. In the way public health deals with healthy as well as sick people it is therefore a separate concept from health services, which deal with the sick population. Drawing on a wide range of international examples, Berridge demonstrates the central role of history to understanding the amorphous nature of public health today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review: Good - Great if you need a quick reference Review: Limited scope - I was hoping for a more broad introduction to public health but this focuses pretty heavily on the UK. It sprinkles in references to other countries, but it should have been called Public Health in the UK ## Features - Oxford University Press USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,081,850 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #375 in Public Health (Books) #527 in Public Health Administration | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (100) | | Dimensions | 0.4 x 4.4 x 6.6 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 019968846X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0199688463 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Very Short Introductions | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 2016 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![Public Health: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CT79VV49S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by M***Y on 24 May 2021* Great if you need a quick reference ### ⭐⭐⭐ Limited scope *by P***A on 24 December 2018* I was hoping for a more broad introduction to public health but this focuses pretty heavily on the UK. It sprinkles in references to other countries, but it should have been called Public Health in the UK ### ⭐⭐ Dreadfully dry treatment of a fascinating topic *by J***R on 23 February 2022* A dreadfully dry treatment of a fascinating topic. This history of public health touches on familiar themes of racism, sexism, social inequality, politics and medical pragmatism - but it’s an absolute slog to get through. ## Frequently Bought Together - PUBLIC HEALTH VSI - Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/302388312-public-health-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/302388312-public-health-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*