Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research
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- Language: English
- ISBN10: 0470179139
Book Overview
>>>”Here is a ‘must-read’ for all wellness promotion researchers and practitioners eager to remain one particular step ahead of the pack. A panoply of insightful and promising new approaches is presented for consideration and exploration in our modern behavioral science arsenal.”
— M. Elaine Auld, MPH, CHES, Chief Executive Officer, Society for Public Wellbeing Schooling”This book is an important addition to the health practice and analysis literature, concentrating on theories that have not been extensively covered elsewhere and that have excellent currency. It gives an up-to-date rendition on the interplay among contemporary public well being worries, sound public health practice, and the theoretical bases for practice.”— Robert M. Goodman, PhD, MPH, Dean and Professor, College of Health, Physical Schooling, and Recreation, Indiana University”The authors of Emerging Theories offer vivid descriptions of the state of the science in health promotion and presents an thrilling map for future analysis. Understanding and employing theories is the hallmark of an exceptional practitioner. Creating and elaborating theories is the mark of an outstanding researcher. This text will be very valuable for both.”
— Noreen M. Clark, PhD, Myron E. Wegman Distinguished University Professor Director, Center for Managing Persistent Disease, University of Michigan”Emerging Theories captures the dynamic growth in theories of wellness promotion and illustrates how divergent theoretical perspectives are being integrated into richer explanatory and practice designs.”
— Matthew W. Kreuter, PhD, MPH, Professor of Social Operate and Medicine Director, Wellness Communication Analysis Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis…
