The Praeger Handbook on Stress and Coping - [2 volumes] (Hardcover, New)

One of the most famed figures in the psychology field worldwide, the late Richard Lazarus in his final years worked with co-editors Monat and Reevy to fashion this anthology focused on one area of psychology nearly every person can relate to - stress. A team of researchers presents current and classic findings on the mental and physical effects of stress, as well as the means to manage and cope with everyday stress as well as extreme stress. Chapters include one by Lance Armstrong on coping with cancer and a chapter by Dean Ornish explaining how stress - self-imposed or not - affects the heart. Today factors ranging from war, terrorism and disaster to discrimination, divorce and daily job struggles make all of us painfully aware of stress. These books give readers across backgrounds a solid introduction to classic and contemporary thought in a field so relevant to successful living. These volumes will also be of interest to researchers, students and scholars in psychology, health science, psychiatry, nursing and physical education. Topics addressed include: BLWork stress BLStress across cultures BLType A behavior BLStress and diet BLBiochemical aspects of stress and emotion BLHardiness training BLCoping by exercise or meditation BLDe-stressing with yoga or massage BLOptimisim and health

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2007
First published:	March 2007
Editors:	Alan Monat • Richard S. Lazarus • Gretchen M. Reevy
Dimensions:	167 x 246 x 57mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	664
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-99197-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > General
LSN:	0-275-99197-0
Barcode:	9780275991975

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