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Davis crafts an inspiring and highly readable narrative that bridges the gap between research and real-world impact. [The Preventioneers] masterfully exposes the central paradox of prevention: when it works, disaster is averted and 'nothing happens.'
In a country that can no longer decide if it wants vaccinations and whose president thinks climate change is a hoax, this is one timely book! It reminds us how much of our security and prosperity is built on the sound practice of simply heeding timely warnings!
The Preventioneers is a clear and authoritative account of how visionary thinkers transformed our understanding of prevention. This book is a terrific reminder of why prevention matters and how dedicated individuals have time and again made the world a better—and healthier—place.
Barry Davis speaks with authority about public health, bringing prevention to life by telling the stories behind public health achievements that have enabled us to live longer and healthier lives. We will all benefit if others attempt to emulate the 'preventioneers.'
The Preventioneers offers an intriguing exploration of individuals who have stepped outside societal norms to save lives. These pioneers demonstrate how their dedication and refusal to accept the status quo have positively impacted countless lives. It is both a fascinating and educational read.
The Preventioneers is a riveting book that's hard to put down. Each chapter takes you on an exciting journey that introduces those who shaped the approach to prevention in eight areas and details how they generated convincing evidence that their strategies were successful–a great read.
Reading The Preventioneers is a rare pleasure: a vivid encounter with ideas and individuals who devoted their lives to solving some of the world's most intractable problems. A delight to read, and a standard to aspire to in one's own life.
Barry Davis's The Preventioneers is a remarkable achievement. Combining world-class scientific and epidemiologic expertise with a vivid, accessible style, Davis brings the history of public health prevention to life. His writing is both authoritative and engaging, illuminating the people and ideas behind some of the greatest advances in population health. In an era captivated by the promise of high-tech medicine, Davis reminds us of a more enduring truth: the greatest gains in health—and the most lives saved—come from prevention. It is a message that could not be more timely or important.
An engrossing reminder that the people who change the world are usually the ones who saw the problem coming. Barry Davis has written the book I'll be handing to every founder, policymaker, and physician who wants to understand why prevention is so valuable—and why it's so hard.
The Preventioneers uses historical storytelling to teach the benefits of prevention through the ages. From Benjamin Franklin's 'an ounce of prevention' metaphor, to the lifesaving discovery of the benefits of handwashing, to the remarkable story of injury prevention in automobile crashes, to today's debate over climate change mitigation, this book makes a clear and effective case that prevention remains one of the most powerful ideas in public health.
In The Preventioneers, Dr. Barry Davis skillfully makes the invisible hand of public health more visible. Without fanfare or attention, the preventioneers profiled in this book took the road less traveled and saved lives under difficult circumstances. By documenting the stories of these public health heroes, Davis offers an inspiring guide for current and future generations seeking to combat the deadly scourge of preventable deaths around the world.
One of the toughest lessons I've learned as an emergency physician is that no one wants to tell the stories of the ER visits that were avoided. But The Preventioneers makes these success stories visible. Barry Davis has written a compelling account of what it takes to shift a society from reaction to prevention: not just evidence, but courage, persistence, and clarity.
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Available
Trim Size
6
x 9
Pages
272
ISBN
9781421454337
Illustration Description
16 b&w photos, 5 b&w illus., 3 maps
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. A Fire is Raging: Benjamin Franklin and Fire Prevention
2. A Mother is Dying: Ignaz Semmelweis and Maternal Mortality Prevention
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Table of Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. A Fire is Raging: Benjamin Franklin and Fire Prevention
2. A Mother is Dying: Ignaz Semmelweis and Maternal Mortality Prevention
3. A Child is Dying: Sara Josephine Baker and Child Mortality Prevention
4. A Car is Crashing: The Five Auto Safety Doctors and Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention
5. The Pressure is Rising: Edward Freis and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
6. Smoking Kills: The Two Physician/Epidemiologists Ernst Wynder and Richard Doll and Cancer Prevention
7. Losing Oneself: Guardians and Angels and Suicide Prevention
8. Saving the Planet: James Hansen and Climate Change Prevention
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Barry R. Davis, MD, PhD
Barry R. Davis, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist, professor emeritus, and the former Guy S. Parcel Chair in Public Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He has helped lead landmark clinical trials that reshaped the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including studies that informed national and international guidelines. Drawing on this experience, Davis...
