Core Concepts in Health
Paul M. Insel; Walton T. Roth; Shauna Burke; Jennifer Irwin
Language: English
Published by McGraw Hill Ryerson, 2016
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- Title
- Core Concepts in Health
- Author
- Paul M. Insel; Walton T. Roth; Shauna Burke; Jennifer Irwin
- Publisher
- McGraw Hill Ryerson
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1259030717
- ISBN 13
- 9781259030710
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
The 2nd Canadian edition of Core Concepts in Health builds on it reputations for promoting self-responsibility and behaviour change through a contemporary, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to personal health.
Insel aims to instill a sense of competence and personal power in Canadian students by taking an active learning approach that promotes application and critical thinking. Concepts are brought to life through meaningful features and pedagogy that asks students to self-assess, apply and practice. Connect further enhances the content by offering students hands-on opportunities to apply & interact with concepts
Uniquely appropriate for both universities and colleges, Insel covers a broad range of topics in a clear and accessible manner.Scientific concepts are explained simply. Contemporary research findings are highlighted and made meaningful to students as the impact on their lives is explained.
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About the Author
Walton T. Roth, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is author of over 150 research articles about how the body reacts to stress and psychological disorders. His clinical specialties are the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.
Jennifer D. Irwin is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She received her BA from Wilfrid Laurier University, MA from Dalhousie University, and PhD from the University of Waterloo. She specializes in health promotion from a behavioural perspective. In particular, her work focuses on behaviour change from a positive and empowering approach. Dr. Irwin is passionate about teaching and has received numerous accolades, including the University of Western Ontario’s Student’s Council/Alumni Teaching Award of Excellence. She is equally passionate about research and has authored or co-authored research papers and book chapters related to physical activity, obesity, body image, nutrition, smoking cessation, and motivational interviewing/health-related coaching.
Shauna M. Burke is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She received her Hons. BSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University, and her MA and PhD from the University of Western Ontario. Her primary research area is the psychology of health and physical activity, with a specific focus on group dynamics and child and youth health. Dr. Burke has published several research articles related to such topics as childhood obesity, physical activity and exercise, group dynamics, and team building. She was also Principle Investigator of a grant that she and a team of researchers received to develop, implement, and assess a group-based lifestyle intervention (“C.H.A.M.P.”) for obese children and their families. Since 2006, Dr. Burke has taught the Personal Determinants of Health course to more than 500 first-year Western students each year and has consistently received outstanding teaching evaluations.
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