Discover the essential resource for understanding health in today's world with the *Contemporary Health Studies* textbook. This comprehensive guide provides an insightful introduction to current issues and key debates that shape the landscape of health promotion. With a focus on social, political, and environmental dimensions, this book equips undergraduate health students with a solid foundation in health studies. Delve into the definitions of 'health' and the aims of health studies in Part One, laying the groundwork for an informed approach. In Part Two, explore the diverse disciplines underpinning health studies including sociology, psychology, and anthropology, enhanced by contemporary theoretical frameworks. Part Three brings theory to practice, addressing the determinants of health such as individual, public health influences, and the ever-growing importance of global perspectives. Each chapter is enriched with current statistics and evidence, complemented by learning features and compelling case studies that discuss pressing issues like global antibiotic resistance and the impact of digital data on health. A must-read for anyone pursuing a career in health, this textbook is authored by experienced educators dedicated to inspiring a deeper understanding of the human experience of health within the complex frameworks of individual, societal, and global contexts. Enhance your studies and knowledge with this pivotal resource today! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509539536. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 392.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509539536
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 392


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Contemporary Health Studies provides an accessible introduction to current issues and key debates in understanding and promoting health. Its up-to-date, global focus places a strong emphasis on the social, political and environmental dimensions of health.


Part One sets the scene by looking closely at the definition of ˜health™ and outlining the aims and purpose of health studies. Part Two explores the different disciplines that underpin health studies, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology and health psychology, incorporating new theoretical frameworks to help readers understand health. Part Three applies this knowledge to address the determinants of health, including chapters on individual factors, the role of public health, the latest policy influences on health and the growing importance of the global context. Each chapter contains contemporary statistics and evidence alongside carefully developed learning features designed to highlight the fundamentals of each topic, to apply these to in-depth case studies “ from global antibiotic resistance to the challenge and promise of digital data “, and to pose questions for reflection and debate.
Contemporary Health Studies is an essential guide for undergraduate health students written by three authors who have a wealth of teaching experience in this subject area. Their book will inspire readers to consider the human experience of health within contemporary global society as it is mediated by individual, societal and global contexts.