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DedicationAbout the EditorsPrefaceSonja A. Rasmussen, Richard A. GoodmanPreface to Michael Gregg's Field Epidemiology (2008)Carl W. Tyler, Jr.AcknowledgementsContributorsPart One: Field Investigation1. Defining Field EpidemiologyRichard A. Goodman, James W. Buehler, Joshua A. Mott2. Initiating OperationsDuc J. Vugia, Richard A. Goodman, James Hadler, Danice K. Eaton3. Conducting a Field InvestigationMichael King, Diana Bensyl, Richard A. Goodman, Sonja A. Rasmussen4. Collecting DataKatrina Hedberg, Julie Maher5. Using Technologies for Data Collection and ManagementJanet J. Hamilton6. Describing Epidemiologic DataRobert E. Fontaine7. Designing and Conducting Analytic Studies in the FieldBrendan R. Jackson, Patricia M. Griffin8. Analyzing and Interpreting DataRichard Dicker9. Optimizing Epidemiology-Laboratory CollaborationsM. Shannon Keckler, Reynolds M. Salerno, Michael W. Shaw10. Collecting and Analyzing Qualitative DataBrent Wolff, Frank Mahoney, Anna Lena-Lohivina, Melissa Corkum11. Developing InterventionsJames Hadler, Jay K. Varma, Duc J. Vugia, Richard A. Goodman12. Communicating during an Outbreak or Public Health InvestigationAbbigail J. Tumpey, David Daigle, Glen NowakPart Two: Special Considerations13. Legal ConsiderationsJames D. Holt, Sudevi N. Ghosh, Jennifer R. Black14. Coordination of Multiple States and Federal AgenciesTimothy Jones, Craig Hedberg15. Multinational Outbreak InvestigationsFrank Mahoney, James W. Le Duc16. Emergency Operations Centers and Incident Management StructureJeffrey L. Bryant, Daniel M. Sosin, Tim W. Wiedrich, Stephen C. Redd17. Geographic Information System DataStephanie Foster, Erica Adams, Ian Dunn, Andrew Dent18. Health-Care SettingsBryan E. Christensen, Ryan P. Fagan19. Community Congregate SettingsAmra Uzicanin, Joanna Gaines20. Exposures and Conditions of Acute Environmental OriginSharon M. Watkins, Jerry Fagliano21. Occupational Disease and InjuryKathleen Kreiss, Kristin J. Cummings22. Natural and Human-Made DisastersRon Waldman23. Acute Enteric Disease OutbreaksIan T. Williams, Laura Whitlock, Matthew E. Wise24. Suspected Intentional Use of Biologic and Toxic AgentsStephen Papagiotas, Kelly Shannon25. Suicide, Violence, and Other Forms of InjuryJoseph E. Logan, James A. MercyIndex