Encyclopedia of Health Psychology

Encyclopedia of Health Psychology
ISBN-10
030648336X
ISBN-13
9780306483363
Category
Medical
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2004-07-21
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Joshua M. Smyth, René Martin, Alan J. Christensen

Description

The Encyclopedia of Health Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of this rapidly growing field. With over 200 entries from the leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in health psychology, The Encyclopedia of Health Psychology provides the most current, extensive, and accessible single-volume treatment of the subject available. Teachers, practitioners, school nurses, healthcare providers, students, as well as expert and non-expert readers will appreciate its organization and clarity. Readers interested in the psychology of health issues throughout the lifespan will find its entries engaging and instructive, whether they deal with chronic conditions, mind-body connections, or the consequences of increased life expectancy. The Encyclopedia of Health Psychology will serve as a useful reference for practitioners, as a topical primer for students, as a comprehensive guide for the expert, and as an accessible introduction for the lay reader.

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