International Handbook of Work and Health Psychology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470998067 ISBN 13: 9780470998069

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

Synopsis

Now in its third edition, this authoritative handbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of work and health psychology.

• Updated edition of a highly successful handbook
• Focuses on the applied aspects of work and health psychology
• New chapters cover emerging themes in this rapidly growing  field
• Prestigious team of editors and contributors

About this title

From the Back Cover

'Positive emotions lead to health, health leads to sustainability and full cognitive capability, and this leads to effective performance and adaptability, This latest collection of papers by the terrific trio of Cooper, Quick and Schabracq helps shine the light on the latest research from multiple fields in the context of an emerging literature that will soon become required reading for anyone wanting to be a manager, executive, leader, or professional.' - Professor Richard E. Boyatzis, Case Western Reserve University, USA

The immense legal, financial and efficiency implications of workplace health have put it at the very top of the corporate agenda. Exploring the interface between organizational and health psychology, the International Handbook of Work and Health Psychology is the definitive reference to this rapidly growing field. With expert international contributors and new chapters in areas such as positive psychology, well-being, gender differences and older workers, the Third Edition presents the key research behind our understanding of what influences health and well-being at work, and links it with current practice. Exploring contemporary concerns about how work is changing and the challenges of managing such change, the International Handbook of Work and Health Psychology, Third Edition points the way forward for healthier work organizations. It is an essential resource for students, researchers and practitioners in organizational psychology, health psychology and occupational medicine, and an invaluable source of practical insights for HR professionals and policymakers in the field.

About the Author

Cary L. Cooper CBE is Pro Vice Chancellor for External Relations and Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University. He is Chair of The Sunningdale Institute in the National School of Government, Chair of the Academy of Social Sciences, President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Editor of the journal Stress and Health.

James Campbell Quick is John and Judy Goolsby Distinguished Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, and Visiting Professor at Lancaster University Management School. His numerous honours include the 2002 Harry and Miriam Levinson Award from the APF/APA Division 13, and the Legion of Merit from the United States Air Force. James has over 100 publications available in ten languages.

Marc J. Schabracq teaches courses on work and health psychology at the University of Amsterdam and is an independent organizational consultant in human aspects of production and change in both profit and non-profit organizations. He has produced more than 20 scholarly and professional books on psychology, as well as more than 100 articles and book chapters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470998067
• ISBN 13: 9780470998069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 506
• Editor: Cooper Cary, Quick James Campbell, Schabracq Marc J.