This introductory text explains theoretical frameworks and analytical tools from a variety of disciplines essential to sound public health policy. It focuses on key issues for public health, covering a much wider range of topics than health administration-oriented policy books. Case studies illuminate important public health problems, prevention strategies, health promotion, and advocacy. This innovative book provides students with theoretical frameworks to approach public health policy issues, and empower them to articulate precise problem statements, engage in robust multi-disciplinary data analysis, and develop thoughtful recommendations.