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Critical Issues in Clinical and Health Psychology (Paperback)
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Critical Issues in Clinical and Health Psychology (Paperback)
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"This book extends the ongoing discussion on critical approaches
within clinical and health psychology. In particular, it emphasises
the need to consider the importance of social and cultural factors
in understanding health, illness and disability. With detailed
examination of a wide range of empirical studies it demonstrates
the vibrancy of contemporary critical psychological research." -
Michael Murray, Keele University "Provides an original overview of
areas within health and clinical psychology that are frequently
overlooked in other textbooks. It is distinctive in three major
ways: first, it takes an explicitly critical approach, and
therefore locates our current psychological understandings of
issues within health and clinical psychology within their broader
social and cultural contexts. Second, it considers both physical
and mental health simultaneously, which is a major strength. Third,
it is unique in its scope and focus. In achieving these distinctive
features, this text competently draws on up-to-date research and
literature across a range of disciplines and fields in an
accessible and engaging manner... I personally think it should be a
must-read for all those studying and working within the health
psychology field!" - Antonia Lyons, Massey University This textbook
gives a clear and thought-provoking introduction to the critical
issues related to health, illness and disability in clinical and
health psychology. Challenging some of the preconceptions of
ill-health of the biomedical approach, the book explores how health
and illness is often shaped by factors such as culture, poverty,
gender and sexuality, and examines how these influences impact on
the experience and treatment of physical and mental illness as well
as disability. Students are introduced to literature from
disciplines other than psychology to provide multiple perspectives
on these complex issues. Critical Issues in Clinical and Health
Psychology is a key textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate
students taking courses in health or clinical psychology, as well
as for students from other disciplines related to health and mental
health care.
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