Modern Epidemiology: Unlocking the Science of Disease Patterns and Prevention (4th Edition)
Recognized as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025, Modern Epidemiology remains the gold standard text in this complex and evolving field. Now in its fully revised fourth edition, this comprehensive resource offers unparalleled coverage of the principles and methods of epidemiologic research. It serves as an authoritative guide on the methodologic issues crucial to the wide range of applications in public health and medicine.
This edition reflects both the conceptual development of epidemiology and its increasing role in contemporary science. With a new full-color design and updated models, it provides the clarity needed to master the science of disease patterns. The content spans a broad range of essential concepts, including epidemiologic measures of occurrence and effect, study designs, validity, precision, statistical interference, field methods, and causal diagrams.
Key Features of the Fourth Edition:
- Updated coverage of marginal structural models and structural nested models.
- New insights into instrumental variable analysis.
- Enhanced visual presentation with a full-color design for improved comprehension.
- In-depth exploration of methodologic issues essential for public health professionals and medical researchers.
Book Details & Metadata:
- Author: Timothy L. Lash
- Edition: Fourth Edition
- Publisher: LWW
- ISBN-10: 1451193289
- ISBN-13: 978-1451193282
- Publication Date: January 6, 2021