Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health /

Abstract

The Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health, Volume 1—edited by leading public health scholars including Roger Detels, Martin Gulliford, Quarraisha Abdool Karim, and Chandrakant S. Pandav—provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding the principles, science, and practice of global public health.

Volume 1 focuses primarily on the scope, methods, and foundations of public health, examining its historical evolution, ethical frameworks, and core disciplines. It explores epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, environmental health, health promotion, and the social and behavioral sciences as essential tools for improving population health. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the political and economic contexts that shape health outcomes globally.

The book also discusses global health governance, international health regulations, health systems organization, and the role of major global institutions. It integrates theory with practice, illustrating how evidence, policy, and community engagement intersect in addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Designed for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners, the Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health serves as an authoritative reference, offering multidisciplinary and internationally relevant perspectives to guide effective public health action in diverse settings.