E. Mansnerus

Gebundenes Buch

Modelling in Public Health Research

How Mathematical Techniques Keep Us Healthy

Beschreibung

This book analyses the development and use of mathematical models in public health research and policy. By introducing a life cycle metaphor, the author provides a unique perspective on how mathematical modelling techniques have increased our understanding of the governance of infectious risks in society.

Autor

Erika Mansnerus is Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, where she teaches sociology and social policy. Her work has been funded by the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, UK. She was awarded her PhD at the University of Helsinki in 2007.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan UK / Palgrave Pivot / Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-137-29881-2
• 2015 edition
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781137298812
• ISBN-10: 1137298812
• Artikelnr.: 41751722