Practical Health Promotion - Brossura

Hubley, John; Copeman, June

 
9780745636665: Practical Health Promotion
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ISBN 10: 0745636667 ISBN 13: 9780745636665
Casa editrice: Polity Pr, 2008

Sinossi

This introductory health promotion textbook assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. Clearly written and accessible, it is an ideal guide to the practical aspects of promoting health. Focusing particularly on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place, and the various tools they might employ. The book offers comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in contemporary health promotion, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, using the media and digital technologies, advocacy, and planning and management.

Throughout the text there are suggested activities to develop students' understanding, and to encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives, and key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in a clear glossary. Carefully chosen tables, figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text, while a well-designed website offers up-to-date online resources to test and extend students learning.

Practical Health Promotion will be an indispensable practical guide to health promotion for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting positive change.

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Informazioni sull?autore

John Hubley is Prinicipal Lecturer in Health Promotion Affiliation at Leeds Metropolitan University.

June Copeman isPrincipal Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, also at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Dalla quarta di copertina

This introductory health promotion textbook assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. Clearly written and accessible, it is an ideal guide to the practical aspects of promoting health. Focusing particularly on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place, and the various tools they might employ. The book offers comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in contemporary health promotion, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, using the media and digital technologies, advocacy, and planning and management.

Throughout the text there are suggested activities to develop students' understanding, and to encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives, and key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in a clear glossary. Carefully chosen tables, figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text, while a well-designed website offers up-to-date online resources to test and extend students learning.

Practical Health Promotion will be an indispensable practical guide to health promotion for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting positive change.

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Editore
Polity Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2008
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0745636667
ISBN 13 
9780745636665
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
373
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile

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ISBN 10:  0745636659 ISBN 13:  9780745636658
Casa editrice: Polity Pr, 2008
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