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Starting from the premise that complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) is a fascinating and fast-changing area of social
life, this book explores the challenging issues associated with CAM
in the context of the social, political and cultural influences
that shape people's health.
Divided into three parts, the introductory chapter sets out the
general context of social change, consumption and debate around the
rise of public interest in CAM. The first part goes on to argue for
and against different classifications of CAM, leading into a
discussion of how CAM developed in a political and historical
context. The Reader is invited to critically assess the importance
of ethics and values to CAM practice and how these inform what
practitioners do. The second part focuses on the question of what
people want, the changing and contested nature of health, and the
nature of personal and social factors associated with the use of
CAM. This leads to a focus on 'therapeutic relationships'. The
final part of the book examines the diversity of settings in which
CAM takes place and the social, political and economic milieu in
which CAM is provided and used.
This book will appeal to everyone who is concerned with or has an
interest in CAM. It will be of particular interest to people
working in the areas of CAM, health and social care and the
voluntary sector. Together with its accompanying text,
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Structures and Safeguards,
it forms the core text for the Open University course K221
Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a fascinating and
fast-changing area of medicine. This book explores the challenging
issues associated with CAM in the context of the social, political
and cultural influences that shape people's health. It: provides an
overview of social change, consumption and debates arising from the
increased public interest in CAM, arguing for and against different
classifications discusses how CAM developed in a political and
historical context, critically assessing the importance of ethics
and values to CAM practice and how these inform what practitioners
do analyzes the question of what people want, the changing
contested nature of health, and the nature of personal and social
factors associated with the use of CAM examines the diversity of
settings in which CAM takes place explores the social, political
and economic milieu in which CAM is provided and used. The book is
one of three core texts for the forthcoming Open University course
K221 Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (first
presented in February 2005).
Starting from the premise that complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) is a fascinating and fast-changing area of social
life, this book explores the challenging issues associated with CAM
in the context of the social, political and cultural influences
that shape people's health.
Divided into three parts, the introductory chapter sets out the
general context of social change, consumption and debate around the
rise of public interest in CAM. The first part goes on to argue for
and against different classifications of CAM, leading into a
discussion of how CAM developed in a political and historical
context. The Reader is invited to critically assess the importance
of ethics and values to CAM practice and how these inform what
practitioners do. The second part focuses on the question of what
people want, the changing and contested nature of health, and the
nature of personal and social factors associated with the use of
CAM. This leads to a focus on 'therapeutic relationships'. The
final part of the book examines the diversity of settings in which
CAM takes place and the social, political and economic milieu in
which CAM is provided and used.
This book will appeal to everyone who is concerned with or has an
interest in CAM. It will be of particular interest to people
working in the areas of CAM, health and social care and the
voluntary sector. Together with its accompanying text,
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Structures and Safeguards,
it forms the core text for the Open University course K221
Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
With the proportion of people between young adulthood and the third
age growing in relation to children and young people in western
industrialised societies, there is an increasing need for a
comprehensive look at the past, present and future of adult lives.
These adult lives are defined by the experience of history, are
structurally specific, and draw upon different interpersonal,
lifestyle and cultural resources and it is important to recognise
the impact of the past and the present on future adult lives.
'Adult Lives', co-published by The Policy Press and the Open
University, is a diverse collection of readings, rich in resources,
from all stages of life. These readings contribute to a shared life
course perspective to understand how those living and working
together in an ageing society relate to each other. The originality
and appeal of this Reader lies in its holistic approach to
understanding ageing in adulthood through biography and
auto-biography that is applicable to all, including those
developing policy and in practice, and will make essential reading
for those who wishing to contextualise ageing, understand how lives
can be transformed through policy and practice, and consider the
lived experience
The second edition of A Reader in Promoting Public Health brings
together a selection of readings that explore and challenge current
thinking in the field of multidisciplinary public health. This
thoroughly updated and revised new edition addresses contemporary
issues that are high on the agenda of public health, and enables
the reader to understand and negotiate this broad and dynamic field
of study. The book is organised into five sections, each with an
accessible and student-friendly introduction that pulls together
the key themes and issues: - Back to the future? Reflections on
multidisciplinary public health takes stock of the scope and
ambition of contemporary public health; - Research for
evidence-based practice explores research methods, tools and
techniques for developing effective public health practice; -
Promoting health through public policy examines policy challenges,
responses and key debates at national, international and global
level : - Promoting public health at a local level explores public
health and health promotion in a participatory and community
context; - Public health for the 21st century: whose voices? whose
values? examines debates which expose alternative futures,
priorities and boundaries for public health work. This second
edition includes new material on health inequalities, health
protection, social marketing and health promotion, as well as
highlighting the practical requirements of public health work
through 'grass roots' accounts of practice. It will be essential
reading for all students of public health and health promotion, as
well as for health and social care professionals.
With the proportion of people between young adulthood and the third
age growing in relation to children and young people in western
industrialised societies, there is an increasing need for a
comprehensive look at the past, present and future of adult lives.
These adult lives are defined by the experience of history, are
structurally specific, and draw upon different interpersonal,
lifestyle and cultural resources and it is important to recognise
the impact of the past and the present on future adult lives.
'Adult Lives', co-published by The Policy Press and the Open
University, is a diverse collection of readings, rich in resources,
from all stages of life. These readings contribute to a shared life
course perspective to understand how those living and working
together in an ageing society relate to each other. The originality
and appeal of this Reader lies in its holistic approach to
understanding ageing in adulthood through biography and
auto-biography that is applicable to all, including those
developing policy and in practice, and will make essential reading
for those who wishing to contextualise ageing, understand how lives
can be transformed through policy and practice, and consider the
lived experience
Policy and Practice in Promoting Public Health offers an up-to-date
analysis of the key policy and practice issues involved in
promoting public health - from local and community levels, to
international settings. The book equips readers with a sound
understanding of the policy process, and has a critical edge that
encourages readers to reflect on how those involved in
multidisciplinary public health can use and influence policy in
order to inform practice. Key issues discussed in the book include:
" the impact of globalization on health " developments of public
health since New Labour, and the political tensions arising from
the modernization of the NHS " changes in theoretical, conceptual
and ideological perspectives on multidisciplinary public health,
and the shift towards reducing health inequalities " the role of
health workers, local authority workers, the voluntary sector,
individuals, and families in public health practice " participatory
and community approaches to promoting public health " the ethical
dilemmas associated with working at community and local levels.
Each section of the book concludes with a case study, which pulls
together the key themes and issues raised in earlier chapters, and
links theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. Policy and
Practice in Promoting Public Health will be a core resource for
those studying public health and health promotion across a wide
range of health and social care disciplines and for professionals
and training organisations involved in promoting public health.
Policy and Practice in Promoting Public Health offers an up-to-date
analysis of the key policy and practice issues involved in
promoting public health - from local and community levels, to
international settings. The book equips readers with a sound
understanding of the policy process, and has a critical edge that
encourages readers to reflect on how those involved in
multidisciplinary public health can use and influence policy in
order to inform practice. Key issues discussed in the book include:
" the impact of globalization on health " developments of public
health since New Labour, and the political tensions arising from
the modernization of the NHS " changes in theoretical, conceptual
and ideological perspectives on multidisciplinary public health,
and the shift towards reducing health inequalities " the role of
health workers, local authority workers, the voluntary sector,
individuals, and families in public health practice " participatory
and community approaches to promoting public health " the ethical
dilemmas associated with working at community and local levels.
Each section of the book concludes with a case study, which pulls
together the key themes and issues raised in earlier chapters, and
links theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. Policy and
Practice in Promoting Public Health will be a core resource for
those studying public health and health promotion across a wide
range of health and social care disciplines and for professionals
and training organisations involved in promoting public health.
The second edition of A Reader in Promoting Public Health brings
together a selection of readings that explore and challenge current
thinking in the field of multidisciplinary public health. This
thoroughly updated and revised new edition addresses contemporary
issues that are high on the agenda of public health, and enables
the reader to understand and negotiate this broad and dynamic field
of study. The book is organised into five sections, each with an
accessible and student-friendly introduction that pulls together
the key themes and issues: - Back to the future? Reflections on
multidisciplinary public health takes stock of the scope and
ambition of contemporary public health; - Research for
evidence-based practice explores research methods, tools and
techniques for developing effective public health practice; -
Promoting health through public policy examines policy challenges,
responses and key debates at national, international and global
level : - Promoting public health at a local level explores public
health and health promotion in a participatory and community
context; - Public health for the 21st century: whose voices? whose
values? examines debates which expose alternative futures,
priorities and boundaries for public health work. This second
edition includes new material on health inequalities, health
protection, social marketing and health promotion, as well as
highlighting the practical requirements of public health work
through 'grass roots' accounts of practice. It will be essential
reading for all students of public health and health promotion, as
well as for health and social care professionals.
What, exactly, is promoting public health activity? How should we
promote public health? Whose values are most important? Which
theories can help inform health promoting practice? Theory and
Research in Promoting Public Health is an important text that
addresses these questions, exploring the key concepts, debates and
issues involved in multi-disciplinary public health. The book
considers the complex and diverse nature of public health and helps
readers critically appraise the theories, research and policies
that inform multidisciplinary public health practice. This timely
and comprehensive book: " considers the wide range of settings,
people and methods that are involved in public health activities "
introduces key theoretical perspectives " shows how research and
knowledge directly inform public health interventions " provides an
analysis of how research can be used in the planning and evaluation
of public health initiatives. " encourages critical awareness and
reflection. Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health will be
a core text for those studying public health and health promotion
across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It will
also be an invaluable resource for professionals and training
organisations involved in promoting public health.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a fascinating and
fast-changing area of medicine. This book explores the challenging
issues associated with CAM in the context of the social, political
and cultural influences that shape people's health.
The book provides an overview of social change, consumption and
debates arising from the increased public interest in CAM, arguing
for and against different classifications. It discusses how CAM
developed in a political and historical context, critically
assessing the importance of ethics and values to CAM practice and
how these inform what practitioners do. The book continues by
analyzing the question of what people want, the changing contested
nature of health, and the nature of personal and social factors
associated with the use of CAM. Examining the diversity of settings
in which CAM takes place the book explores the social, political
and economic milieu in which CAM is provided and used.
The book is one of three core texts for the forthcoming Open
University course K221 Perspectives on Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (first presented in February 2005).
What, exactly, is promoting public health activity? How should we
promote public health? Whose values are most important? Which
theories can help inform health promoting practice? Theory and
Research in Promoting Public Health is an important text that
addresses these questions, exploring the key concepts, debates and
issues involved in multi-disciplinary public health. The book
considers the complex and diverse nature of public health and helps
readers critically appraise the theories, research and policies
that inform multidisciplinary public health practice. This timely
and comprehensive book: " considers the wide range of settings,
people and methods that are involved in public health activities "
introduces key theoretical perspectives " shows how research and
knowledge directly inform public health interventions " provides an
analysis of how research can be used in the planning and evaluation
of public health initiatives. " encourages critical awareness and
reflection. Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health will be
a core text for those studying public health and health promotion
across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It will
also be an invaluable resource for professionals and training
organisations involved in promoting public health.
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