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Author(s)

Aicher, Joseph L.

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Edition

Orig. Ed 1998

Krieger #

Pages

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Cloth/Paper

U.S. Dollars

229278

158

0-89464-927-2

C

$39.25

Description

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With the surging interest in environmental issues, municipalities worldwide are placing greater emphasis on public health in their comprehensive community planning. Unfortunately, most are still addressing health in a fragmented manner. Designing Healthy Cities will serve as an invaluable aid in the decision-making process by ensuring that all aspects of public health are considered. Combining a clear presentation of the state of the science with prescriptions for healthy community design, this manual provides a concise but complete framework that can be used by planning and design professionals to promote human health and to reduce the burden of disease and disability.

"… the text offers practical information and insightful coverage of a complex and challenging aspect of modern living. Public, special, and academic libraries will find this resource useful for students and professionals alike." -- Bill T. Johnson, Arizona State University, Electronic Green Journal, Issue 12