Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in health promotion practice, policy and research, this book is a core text for the Open University course K301: 'Promoting Health: Skills, Perspectives and Practice'. It will be of continued interest to all those committed to promoting health, especially those working in the health and social care fields.

Addressing the fundamental debates surrounding health promotion, this study explores new horizons and raises controversial issues. Containing analysis from practitioners, policy makers and academics, it teases out the exciting and sometimes difficult dilemmas facing those promoting health. Revised and updated to reflect changes in health promotion practice, policy and research, this book is the reader for the Open University course K301: Promoting Health: Skills, Perspectives and Practice. It should be of continued interest to all those committed to promoting health, especially those working in the health and social care fields.