"...will be a successful addition to existing literature and foster the application of spatial statistical methods to topics in epidemiology and public health." (Biometrics, December 2005)

"…an interesting and worthwhile read for all practitioners of spatial statistics." (Computers & Geosciences, July 2005)

"…I am pleased to add it to my collection and feel sure that it will be widely read and appreciated." (Journal of the American Statistical Association, June 2005)