One missing piece of context noted: Section 5.6 seems to refer to a chart, ie 'in the lower left corner' but no chart is included. A moderate proficiency in English will make this book accessible-easy to read and understand. This is a particularly appealing element if you have students whose native language isn't English. The book is very clear in its use of language. The reader can pursue the references included at the end of each chapter to find more specific time-sensitive data around such topics. Some of the topics, legal marriage for example, are changing due to legislation across the country, but the book speaks generally enough about these topics to capture this reality. The text is written in a way that it would be relatively easy to update. The information about sensitive topics such as violence in relationships, sexual health, etc. Students would benefit from an updated edition. The data and information presented in the book appears to be accurate but some statistics are over 10 years old.

The book does not have a glossary or index but provides references at the end of each chapter for further exploration. Health is a broad subject, and this book has done a nice job of categorizing and explaining some of the most important aspects.

Reviewed by Anna Smyth, Adjunct Faculty, Salt Lake Community College on 4/18/21

Journalism, Media Studies & Communications.

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