Each anthology in the series contains a wide range of primary documents--including speeches, court cases, personal reflections, and newspaper accounts--that present controversies from previous eras and the present. Essays by historians and modern scholars add background and insight. The History of Issues series offers a historical perspective on issues that continue to spark controversy.
Chapter 1: The Origins of Public Health
Chapter 2: Public Health in the United States Through Mid-Twentieth Century
Chapter 3: Public Health in the United States, Mid-Twentieth Century to the Present
Chapter 4: Global Public Health Challenges for the Future