Health Promotion: Models and Values (Oxford Medical Publications) [Paperback]

R. S. Downie (Author), Carol Tannahill (Author), Andrew Tannahill (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192625918 | ISBN-13: 978-0192625915 | Publication Date: April 4, 1996 | Edition: 2

The term "health promotion" has come to signify a radical movement that challenges the increasing medicalization of health, stresses the social and economic aspects of health care, and focuses on health as the centerpiece of a successful, happy human life. A comprehensive survey of the movement's goals, value base, and links with related fields of health care, this updated edition of a well-known interdisciplinary book reflects new developments in philosophy, policy, planning, and practice since the turn of the decade. The authors have added an updated account of who is involved in health promotion, and paid more attention to the role of the mass media and the practical applications of both attitudinal and behavioral theories. Also new to this edition are a survey of recent developments in programme planning, a 'macro-audit' checklist for assessing commitment to health promotion at all levels, extended coverage of needs evaluation, and a chapter considering objections to health promotion.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A solid contribution to the field of health promotion and public health."--Doody's Health Sciences Book Review

About the Author

R. S. Downie is at Glasgow University, Scotland. Carol Fyfe is at Department of Community Medicine, Glasgow University, Scotland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (April 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192625918
• ISBN-13: 978-0192625915
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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