Health Psychology

by David French (Editor), JohnWeinman (Editor), Ad A . Kaptein (Editor), KavitaVedhara (Editor)

• New

  Hardcover
  2010

  $108.62

  The second edition of Health Psychology is substantially revised and updated to reflect key developments and the latest research in this rapidly expanding discipline.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.28

  An Introduction to Health Psychology, second edition provides a stimulating and thorough introduction to the field, helping you to understand how biology, behavior, and social context influence health and illness. The text builds on the success of the first edition and has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest research findings including expanded coverage on topics such as death, dying and loss, ageing and lifespan and positive psychology.

  Substantially revised chapters include 'The Body in Health and Illness' and 'Pain'. Chapters include valuable pedagogical features such as 'What do YOU think?' boxes, issues boxes, examples of illnesses, new case studies, greater inclusion of cross-cultural issues and policy information, and recommended readings. The text is supported by a companion website which has been significantly extended, and is an invaluable resource which provides you with a useful self-testing facility, flash cards to aid revision and up-to-date weblinks; the website can be accessed by visiting: www.pearsoned.co.uk/morrison

  An Introduction to Health Psychology, second edition is ideal for students taking a module in health psychology or studying in related fields such as health and social care or nursing.

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $54.03

  Now in its second edition, Health Psychology issubstantially revised and updated to offer the greatest coverage ofthis rapidly expanding discipline. * Updated edition which provides students with a critical,thought-provoking and comprehensive introduction to thediscipline * Clearly and critically outlines the major areas of theory andresearch * Chapters written by world-leading healthpsychologists * Includes end-of-chapter discussion points and an extensiveglossary of terms