Principles & Foundations of Health Promotion and Education

Cottrell, Randall R.,Girvan, James T.,McKenzie, James F.

ISBN 10: 0321734955 / ISBN 13: 9780321734952

Published by Pearson, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles & Foundations of Health Promotion and Education
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321734955
• ISBN 13: 9780321734952
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

The Fifth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources, and practitioners in health education while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the growing profession of Health Promotion and Education by covering the roles and responsibilities of health educators, the settings where health educators are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health promotion and education professionals. The Fifth Edition includes new Practitioner’s Perspective features and updates to all chapters, reflecting the most current thinking and practices in the field.

About the Author

Randall R. Cottrell is professor and program director of the health promotion and education program at the University of Cincinnati. He has served as president of the American Association for Health Education and is very well respected in his field, evidenced further by the recent award of a Fulbright Scholarship for work in China. He has authored several books, many with co-author James McKenzie.  

 

James T. Girvan is a professor in the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University.

 

Jim McKenzie is Professor at Penn State Hershey and a Professor Emeritus at Ball State University, and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). He is also Fellow of the American Association for Health Education and a Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Public Health Education.