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Health Psychology

Paperback

Main Details

Title Health Psychology
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anthony Curtis
SeriesRoutledge Modular Psychology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 128,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780415192736
ClassificationsDewey:613.019
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations portraits

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 16 December 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This simple and concise introduction to the psychology of health is the perfect text for students new to the area. Topics covered include health policy and epidemiology, genetic factors in disease, the experience of illness as a patient, beliefs and attitudes, stress, pain and healthy lifestyles.

Reviews

"This is a very easily read book which assumes no prior knowledge. As such it will be very useful as an introductory text in a variety of heath related undergraduate programmes." - C.M. Duffield, University of Technology, Sydney, Accident and Emergency Nursing