This book is the first to provide an overview of all the current key methods in spatial surveillance, and present them in an accessible form, suitable for the public health professional. It features an abundance of examples using real data, highlighting the practical application of the methodology. It is edited and authored by leading researchers and practitioners in spatial surveillance methods.
Andrew Lawson, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, USA
Andrew has published many papers in leading journals, and a number of books on spatial statistics, including four for Wiley.
Ken Kleinman, Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Ken is an epidemiologist who specializes in disease surveillance, and has recently worked on projects modeling the spread of anthrax following a potential terrorist attack.