While We Were Sleeping

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Success Stories in Injury and Violence Prevention

By David Hemenway

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While We Were Sleeping reveals the often unseen but vital work of public health in making our lives safer. Through over sixty success stories focused on injury and violence prevention, the book showcases real-world examples from the United States and around the globe. It highlights the efforts of numerous individuals dedicated to enhancing safety and health across various social settings, providing readers with a clear understanding of public health’s impact.
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This book will interest students, educators, and professionals in public health, injury prevention, and safety advocacy, as well as readers curious about the hidden work that improves societal wellbeing.

Public health has made our lives safer - but it often works behind the scenes, without our knowledge, that is, 'while we are sleeping'. This book illuminates how public health works with more than sixty success stories drawn from the area of injury and violence prevention.

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Public health has made our lives safer, but it often works behind the scenes, without our knowledge, that is, "while we are sleeping." This book powerfully illuminates how public health works with more than sixty success stories drawn from the area of injury and violence prevention.

It also profiles dozens of individuals who have made important contributions to safety and health in a range of social arenas. Highlighting examples from the United States as well as from other countries, While We Were Sleeping will inform a wide audience of readers about what public health actually does and at the same time inspire a new generation to make the world a safer place.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Injury Prevention praises the book as a valuable teaching resource that may inspire future researchers and practitioners. The Annuals Of Emergency Medicine commends its clear writing and comprehensive coverage of public health topics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520258464

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 7 tables

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 248

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David Hemenway Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Hemenway is Professor of Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health, Director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, and Director of the Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center. His previous books include Private Guns, Public Health.