A Reader in Promoting Public Health
Language: English
Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2009
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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The second edition of A Reader in Promoting Public Health brings together a selection of readings that explore and challenge current thinking in the field of multidisciplinary public health. This thoroughly updated and revised new edition addresses contemporary issues that are high on the agenda of public health, and enables the reader to understand and negotiate this broad and dynamic field of study. The book is organised into five sections, each with an accessible and student-friendly introduction that pulls together the key themes and issues:-Back to the future Reflections on multidisciplinary public health takes stock of the scope and ambition of contemporary public health;-Research for evidence-based practice explores research methods, tools and techniques for developing effective public health practice;-Promoting health through public policy examines policy challenges, responses and key debates at national, international and global level :-Promoting public health at a local level explores public health and health promotion in a participatory and community context;-Public health for the 21st century: whose voices whose values examines debates which expose alternative futures, priorities and boundaries for public health work.This second edition includes new material on health inequalities, health protection, social marketing and health promotion, as well as highlighting the practical requirements of public health work through 'grass roots' accounts of practice. It will be essential reading for all students of public health and health promotion, as well as for health and social care professionals. …
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- Title
- A Reader in Promoting Public Health
- Author
- Stephen Handsley
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1849201048
- ISBN 13
- 9781849201049
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 566 grams
- Dimensions
- 243x172x17 mm
The book is organised into five sections, each with an accessible and student-friendly introduction that pulls together the key themes and issues:
- Back to the future? Reflections on multidisciplinary public health takes stock of the scope and ambition of contemporary public health;
- Research for evidence-based practice explores research methods, tools and techniques for developing effective public health practice;
- Promoting health through public policy examines policy challenges, responses and key debates at national, international and global level :
- Promoting public health at a local level explores public health and health promotion in a participatory and community context;
- Public health for the 21st century: whose voices? whose values? examines debates which expose alternative futures, priorities and boundaries for public health work.
This second edition includes new material on health inequalities, health protection, social marketing and health promotion, as well as highlighting the practical requirements of public health work through ′grass roots′ accounts of practice. It will be essential reading for all students of public health and health promotion, as well as for health and social care professionals.
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About the Author
Sarah Earle is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Assistant Director of the Health and Social Care Programme. Her background is in medical sociology and her main research interests include the study of human reproduction, women′s health and sexuality. Sarah is Convenor of the British Sociological Association′s Human Reproduction Study Group.
Stephen Handsley is a Lecturer in Health and Social Care at The Open University. He has a background in medical sociology and his key research interests include the sociology of death and mourning, sociology as applied to healthcare and health and social care education, the sociology of religion, the use of qualitative research methods in health and social care and urban regeneration and renewal. Recent publications include: "But What About Us?" The residual effects of sudden death on self-identity and family relationships (Mortality, 2002).
Linda Jones is Professor of Health in the Faculty of Health and Social Care and Director of the Open University-Royal College of Nursing Strategic Alliance. Her academic background is in social policy and public health. Her major research focus is on the impact of transport and environment on health, especially in relation to vulnerable groups.
Cathy E. Lloyd is a Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care at The Open University. She has a background in public health and epidemiology, with particular interests in psychological factors and diabetes. Previously at The Open University she has co-written a second level course Working for Health, a first level course Diabetes Care, and pre-registration nursing courses in mental health and adult nursing. Recent publications include Cross-cultural comparisons of anxiety and depression in adults with type 1 diabetes. (Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews 2003), Stress and Diabetes: A Review of the Links (Diabetes Spectrum 2005). She is co-editor of Working for Health (Sage 2001).
Sue Spurr is a Course Manager in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University and has contributed to a wide range of course materials associated with health and social care. She has co-edited Perspectives in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and its associated Reader (Routledge, 2005) and also Understanding Care, Welfare and Community: A Reader (Routledge, 2002).
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