Pandemics
Oxford University Press published “The Contagion: Next Time,” by APHA member Sandro Galea, MD, MPH, DrPH, in November. The book examines lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, including policy failures and the impact of systemic racism and economic inequality, as well as how to improve future pandemic resiliency. For more information, visit https://global.oup.com/.
Technology in health care
In November, Johns Hopkins University Press published “Misunderstanding Health: Making Sense of America’s Broken Health Care System,” by Rohit Khanna, MSc. The book contrasts how advances in technology have not increased transparency in health care as it has in other sectors. For more information, visit https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu.
COVID-19
Harper Collins Publishers published “Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic,” by Scott Gottlieb, MD, in September. The former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner examines how COVID-19 spread in the U.S. and offers preparedness actions for the next outbreak. For more information, visit www.harpercollins.com.
Global health
In September, Harvard University Press published “Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future,” by Lawrence Gostin, JD. The book addresses the borderless health threats faced around the world, such as infectious diseases and bioterrorism, and examines the factors that are worsening them. For more information, visit www.hup.harvard.edu.
Mental illness
Oxford University Press is scheduled to publish “The Stigma of Mental Illness: Models and Methods of Stigma Reduction,” edited by Keith Dobson, PhD, and Heather Stuart, MA, PhD, in November. The book discusses stigma, recommends strategies to reduce it and offers key points to consider when implementing anti-stigma programs. For more information, visit https://global.oup.com/.
Obesity
In December, Johns Hopkins University Press published “Can the Obesity Crisis Be Reversed?” by Rexford Ahima, MD, PhD. The book explores societal-level causes of obesity and promotes solutions beyond individual accountability. For more information, visit https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu.
Self-care
New World Library published “Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World,” by Shelly Tygielski, MA, in November. Tygielski, a selfhelp coach, promotes mindfulness and self-care. For more information, visit www.newworldlibrary.com.
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