Part of the Understanding Public Health series, this book offers
students and practitioners an accessible exploration of the origins
and development of health promotion. It highlights the
philosophical, ethical and political debates that influence health
promotion today while also explaining the theories, frameworks and
methodologies that help us understand public health problems and
develop effective health promotion responses. The book focuses on
the practical application of theory and implementation of health
promotion activities in a variety of contexts, making it suitable
for readers from a range of backgrounds. Case studies and
activities are drawn from a variety of international settings to
offer a global perspective and insights as to what effective
practice looks like.The new edition has been comprehensively
updated as follows: Additional, new and more challenging activities
for readers to try out as they readOffers more in-depth coverage of
key determinants of health and how these interact with health
promotionRevised structure to allow more depth of coverage of
health promotion theoryUpdated material and case examples that
reflect contemporary health promotion challenges Health Promotion
Theory, Second edition is an ideal resource for students of public
health and health policy, public health practitioners and policy
makers.Understanding Public Health is an innovative series
published by Open University Press in collaboration with the London
School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where it is used as a
key learning resource for postgraduate programmes. It provides
self-directed learning covering the major issues in public health
affecting low, middle and high income countries. Series Editors:
Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.Contributors: Franklin Apfel,
Virginia Berridge, Sara Cooper, Liza Cragg, Maggie Davies, Nick
Fahy, Adam Fletcher, Ford Hickson, Anis Kazi, Wendy Macdowall, Alex
Mold, Antony Morgan, Don Nutbeam, Mark Petticrew, Morten Skovdal
and Nicki Thorogood."Health Promotion Theory authoritatively guides
the reader through the history of health promotion, its underlying
politics, values and theoretical perspectives. New information is
introduced in easily digestible chunks, before being reinforced
with simple, effective learning activities. The book will make an
excellent contribution to foundational learning and teaching in
Health Promotion." Dr Graham Moore, Research Fellow, School of
Social Sciences, Cardiff University, UK"A readable and engaging
overview of health promotion theory and practice from a public
health perspective. This book offers an excellent starting point
for those wanting to develop their appreciation of what health
promotion entails." Professor Peter Aggleton, Centre for Social
Research in Health, The University of New South Wales, Australia
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