About the book
Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed on the latest theories and applications in the field. Chapters represent a wide range of industries, ranging from private/public universities to private companies to non-profit foundations. Contributors describe ways in which map and geography librarians can engage in public health research – creating data standards, archiving map collections and providing mapping/GIS services. In addition to compiling current theories and practices related to medical geography, this volume also features commentaries from two pre-eminent geography librarians, sharing their perspectives on this emerging field and how map and geographic information librarians can engage in health-related research through their profession.
This book was originally published as two special issues of the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries.
Editions of Perspectives in Medical Geography
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317977537
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317977544
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Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed on the latest theories and applications in the field. Chapters represent a wide range of industries, ranging from private/public universities to private companies to non-profit foundations. Contributors describe ways in which map and geography librarians can engage in public health research – creating data standards, archiving map collections and providing mapping/GIS services. In addition to compiling current theories and practices related to medical geography, this volume also features commentaries from two pre-eminent geography librarians, sharing their perspectives on this emerging field and how map and geographic information librarians can engage in health-related research through their profession.
This book was originally published as two special issues of the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries.
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What is Perspectives in Medical Geography about?
Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed on the latest theories and applications in the field. Chapters represent a wide range of industries, ranging from private/public universities to private companies to non-profit foundations. Contributors describe ways in which map and geography librarians can engage in public health research – creating data standards, archiving map collections and providing mapping/GIS services. In addition to compiling current theories and practices related to medical geography, this volume also features commentaries from two pre-eminent geography librarians, sharing their perspectives on this emerging field and how map and geographic information librarians can engage in health-related research through their profession.
This book was originally published as two special issues of the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Perspectives in Medical Geography?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Cartography, map-making and projections
Where can I read a sample of Perspectives in Medical Geography?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317977537
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Perspectives in Medical Geography?
Amy J. Blatt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Perspectives in Medical Geography is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317977537) and pdf(ISBN 9781317977544)