History of Public Health - From Past to Present 1st edition by Carney

History of Public Health: From Past to Present, 1st Edition by Carney traces the development of public health ideas, institutions, and practices across time. Designed for introductory public health and health professions courses, it connects historical events to modern concerns such as sanitation, infectious disease control, vaccination, health disparities, epidemiology, and government responsibility. The book helps students see how past successes and failures shape current policy, prevention strategies, and community health work. Its accessible historical framework supports discussion of public health’s evolving mission and continuing impact on population well-being.