Product Description
Public Health: Career Choices That Make a Difference is the first book about public health workers, both current and future, and what they do. This book offers basic information for those considering a career in public health. This innovative title emphasizes key aspects of the work of different public health occupations and titles in order to provide an understanding of the tasks of public health jobs and careers. This book complements texts and courses on public health and is useful in both graduate and undergraduate programs. It also provides an introduction to career possibilities for individuals looking for a career in the health sector.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 2 reviews)

Good starting point by A. Kurtz (Philadelphia)

4 Stars
July 06, 2009
A must purchase for anyone considering entering the field. I wish there was more about picking the right masters program/graduate school. It is a really comprehensive book detailing a lot about salaries etc. and I haven't found any book comparable to it.

An indispensable resource by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
November 05, 2006
Written by medical doctor Bernard J. Turnock, Public Health: Career Choices That Make a Difference is a career guide written especially for anyone considering work in the field of public health. Chapters describe the requirements and expectations of those who pursue a career in nursing, epidemology and disease control, public health education, or other similar choices. From describing the typical day of a given public health worker, to meticulously listing the expected knowledge and skills, to practical advice for being successful in the requisite training, Public Health is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to devote themselves to serving and protecting the health needs of the people at large.

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