Books

Public Health. The American Public Health Association bookstore includes a large number of new and old books related to public health published through APHA Press.

Health Economics. The International Health Economics Association (iHEA) maintains an on-line database of new and in-print books related to health economics.

Health Policy. This link provides a continously updating listing of new books related to U.S. health policy, politics, and law provided through RSS/Atom news feeds from major book publishers in health policy.

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General Sources

Books in Print

MedBookstore.Com
Purports to offer the largest selection of medical CD-ROMs, electronic titles and medical books (over 73,000 titles), with guaranteed 24 hour turnaround time for all orders. Predominantly clinical, but some health administration/health policy titles available.
Barnes and Noble
Purports to be “world’s largest bookseller online” (B&N is #1 bookseller in US). Site permits searches by entering title, author or keywords or selecting from detailed subject categories (e.g., “medical” has 50+ subcategories, including “health policy,” “medical ethics,” & “Medicaid and Medicare” etc. Offers deep discounts on most offerings.
Amazon.Com
Purports to be “earth’s largest bookstore” (2.5 million titles), but only keeps in stock best-selling titles. Therefore, delivery times often slower than Barnes and Noble. Site permits searches by entering title, author or keywords. Offers discounts similar to Barnes and Noble.
Borders Group
Purports to be “best selection in the world” (3 million titles). On-line help available by using the info desk or calling the customer service number listed.

Library Catalog Supersites

College and University Libraries on the Web (MIT)
Purports to include links to a full international list of university and college libraries, but needs some updating.