Philosophy of Epidemiology (New Directions in the Philosophy of Science)

Book info: Philosophy of Epidemiology (New Directions in the Philosophy of Science) (Hardcover, 225 pages) – Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. Language: English.

Epidemiology is one of the fastest growing and increasingly important sciences. This thorough analysis lays out the conceptual foundations of epidemiology, identifying traps and setting out the benefits of properly understanding this fascinating and important discipline, as well as providing the means to do so. Editorial Reviews Review To come About the Author Alex Broadbent is an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Formerly he lectured and studied at the University of Cambridge. He is devoted to bringing philosophical reasoning to bear on practical problems, and has published in philosophy, epidemiology and legal theory journals.