Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine [Paperback]

Andrew Baum (Editor), Stanton Newman (Editor), John Weinman (Editor), Robert West (Editor), Chris McManus (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521436869 | ISBN-13: 978-0521436861 | Publication Date: October 28, 1997 | Edition: 1

Health psychology is a rapidly expanding discipline combining psychology and clinical medicine. This important text collates international and interdisciplinary expertise to form a unique encyclopedic handbook to this field that will be valuable to medical practitioners as well as psychologists. To facilitate easy reference, the handbook's chapters are alphabetically organized with extensive crossreferencing. The first of three sections introduces the nonspecialist reader to broad areas of psychology relevant to the practice of medicine. The second and third sections examine behavioral factors in relation to practice by citing specific medical conditions. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource to all those with an interest in the psychological aspects of health care.

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"...the Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine fills a niche as a ready reference tool for physicians...[T]he Handbook achieves its goal of serving as a quick information tool for health practitioners. As clinical workers become increasingly aware of the interaction between mind and body, the handbook should help fill the needs of those seeking information on psychological factors not just as outcomes of illnesses but also as contributors to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. It is recommended for purchase by health science libraries and other libraries which provide medical reference service." E-Streams

"...this is a useful handbook of health psychology...The book can be recommended to libraries as well as individuals." Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

"This book would be ideally used by both medical practitioners and behavioral scientists as a reference in a teaching environment. This is an excellent overview of the foundations of psychology, and readers not familiar with these topics will find them particularly useful. Overall, this text would be excellent as one of a number of reference books in the library of a primary care residency program or teaching clinic." William B. Gunn Jr., PhD, Family Medicine

"...the handbook [is] particularly convenient for consultation." Psychoneuroendocrinology

Book Description

This important work collates international and interdisciplinary expertise to form a unique encyclopaedic handbook to this field which will be valuable for both medical practitioners and psychologists from trainee to professional level. Intended primarily as a reference text, it is expected that readers will seek out particular chapters for particular purposes. Facilitating this, chapters have been alphabetically organised with extensive crossreferencing. Coverage is broad with extensive referencing - an invaluable resource to all those with an interest in health issues, promotion and care.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 678 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521436869
• ISBN-13: 978-0521436861
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,337,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr Susan Ayers has worked as a psychologist in medical schools for over 15 years. She currently works as a senior lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the UK. Her recent textbook Psychology for Medicine, written with Richard de Visser, covers a wide range of topics relevant to medicine, including the influence of psychological factors on health, communication skills and psychological interventions. Susan was also lead editor of the 2nd edition of the Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine which is widely recognised as an authoritative and comprehensive handbook in this area.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely first-rate book in Behavioral Medicine., July 8, 1998

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This review is from: Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine (Paperback)

This book covers a great deal of interest and practical value in the areas of Health, Medicine, and Psychology and how they interact. The sections have been written by well-respected experts in their fields. The book is organized in a way that makes it easy to use without resorting to the index. The writing is clear.

There is an introductory section with a brief review of psychological topics that are useful in understanding the remainder of the book and how psychology is applied to medicine.

There is another section dealing with the psychological aspects of health and illness.

The next section concerns itself with psychological assessment and intervention.

Following that is a section on professional health practice.

The final section is a compendium of scores of diseases and disorders discussed in the light of the interaction between psychology and medicine.

This book would be a fine addition to the library of anyone interested in the interplay between mind and medicine, and is a very useful resource.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorei este livro!, February 1, 2001

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This review is from: Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine (Hardcover)

Este livro faz síntese de todo o saber atual do campo de Psicologia da Saúde e é ótimo para atualização de profissionais, bem como da introdução deste assunto aos estudantes. Recomendo este livro a todos interessados, pois sua leitura é fácil e seus tópicos abrangem temas importantes.