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This challenging and provocative book explores many contentious and debated issues associated with the promotion of health at a global level. The chapters offer insights into the key determinants of health between and within countries; how effective health promotion is in achieving health gain at a global level and the significant health challenges to be faced in the twenty-first century. The contributors are a highly distinguished group of academics and health professionals from around the world, including representatives from the World Health Organization, The International Union of Health Promotion and Education and the World Bank.
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'This is an excellent, well structured and informative book - a must-read for everyone interested in promoting health. The editors have done a thorough job, ensuring that the chapters are cogent and read coherently. Summaries, cross referencing and consistent use of terms guide the reader through the text...This book should inspire readers to ponder how they can influence the health promotion agenda.' - Nursing Standard
'...the editors have gathered a broad range of contributions from internationally recognized specialists into a forum designed to stimulate debate and new ways of thinking about daunting global challenges...the text is easy to read and informative, providing an accurate and stimulating 'must read' for anyone interested in promoting health anywhere in the world.' Ann C. Debaldo, Public Health, Journal of the Royal Institute of Public Health
'Overall, each chapter in this book is informative and thought-provoking, and collectively they pack a powerful punch.' - Charlotte Pearson, Health Matters
ANGELA SCRIVEN is Course Leader for the MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health at Brunel University, UK.
SEBASTIAN GARMAN is Senior Tutor in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, UK.
SEBASTIAN GARMAN is Senior Tutor in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, UK.
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1403921369
- ISBN 13 9781403921369
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages328
- EditorScriven Angela, Garman Sebastian
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