Theory in a Nutshell: A Practical Guide to Health Promotion Theories - Softcover

Nutbeam, Don; Harris, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0074713329 ISBN 13: 9780074713327

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2004

Synopsis

An Up-to-the-Minute Overview of the Major Concepts of Health Promotion Programs!

Following on the success of the first edition, this resource thoroughly explores the main theoretical concepts and models in health promotion and clearly explains the significance, practical application and impact of different theories on the individual, community, and organization.

About this title

About the Author

Don Nutbeam is Pro vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Health Sciences at Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.

Elizabeth Harris is Director of the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation at the University of New South Wales.

From the Back Cover

The use of theory in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs will more reliably produce positive outcomes.

Following on from the success of the first edition, Theory in a Nutshell 2nd Edition explores the main theoretical concepts and models in health promotion and explains the significance, practical application and impact of different theories on the individual, community and organization. This edition includes concise reviews of established theories, such as social cognitive theory and health belief model, as well as expanding on new developments in the field including evidence-based policy making and health impact assessment.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the book maintains the accessible style suitable for public health practitioners, health promotion and health education specialists, epidemiologists and social policy makers, as well as students of public health and health promotion.

Features:
*Written for public health practitioners, health promotion specialists and students
*Explains the core theories and concepts and applies them to a variety of common community contexts
*Thoroughly updated information distilled into a concise, accessible format
*Authors are internationally recognized leaders in the field

About the Authors:
Don Nutbeam is Pro vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Health Sciences at Sydney University. He was formerly Head of Public Health in the UK Department of Health.

Elizabeth Harris is Director of the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation at the University of New South Wales.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0074713329
• ISBN 13: 9780074713327
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 96