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Health Psychology
Paperback
Main Details
Title |
Health Psychology
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anthony Curtis
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Series | Routledge Modular Psychology |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:208 | Dimensions(mm): Height 128,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780415192736
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Classifications | Dewey:613.019 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
Illustrations |
portraits
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Imprint |
Routledge
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Publication Date |
16 December 1999 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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