Principles And Foundations Of Health Promotion And Education

Revision of: Principles and foundations of health promotion and education. 2018. Seventh edition.

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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For undergraduate courses in health education and promotion. Current Real-World Perspectives Enhance Readers’ Understanding of Health Education and Promotion Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education provides readers with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners. The 7th Edition covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the book features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more.

The Fifth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources, and practitioners in health education while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the growing profession of Health Promotion and Education by covering the roles and responsibilities of health educators, the settings where health educators are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health promotion and education professionals. The Fifth Edition includes new Practitioner's Perspective features and updates to all chapters, reflecting the most current thinking and practices in the field.

Suitable for use in an introductory health education course or as a resource for students who wish to know about the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of the profession. Also covers employment opportunities in the field, skills needed to practice health education, and what it is

The Fifth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources, and practitioners in health education/promotion while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the growing profession of health education/promotion by covering the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, the settings where health education specialists are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education/promotion, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health education specialists. The Fifth Edition includes new Practitioner’s Perspective features and updates to all chapters, reflecting the most current thinking and practices in the field.

Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education provides students with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners. The Seventh Edition covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the book features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more.