Reference Resources

Canadian Health and Safety Law: A comprehensive guide to the statutes, policies and case law by Norman Keith

Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 21st ed. by American Public Health Association

Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety by J. Stellman

Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health by Gale Editor The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health is an authoritative source on public health issues. Topics focus on health crises affecting the public at large, ranging from epidemic (local) and pandemic (widespread) diseases (H1N1, Malaria, food-borne illnesses, West Nile etc.); chronic conditions such as famine, malnutrition, cancer and diabetes; and social issues such as sexual abuse, obesity, bullying and new substance abuse issues, plus much more. Entries describe the origin and spread of the issue, public and government reaction and response, and treatments and preventive measures. Entries are focused on issues in the United States but include information on other countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom. Entries also include resources for further information, full-color illustrations and photographs, statistical tables, and Key Terms sidebars; the book will also provide contact information for organizations and government programs, a glossary, and cross references. Public Health is an excellent reference for high school and college students conducting research, as well as the general public

International Encyclopedia of Public Health by Kristian Heggenhougen, Stella Quah

Key Concepts in Public Health by Andi Mabhala, Frances Wilson See Part Two - Practical Concepts 32 - Disaster and Emergency Planning

Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice by David Pencheon, David Melzer, Muir Gray, Charles Guest