Culture, Health and Illness (Helman Cecil G.)(Paperback)

Culture, Health and Illness (Helman Cecil G.)(Paperback)

Culture, Health and Illness is the leading international textbook on the role of cultural and social factors in health, illness, and medical care. Since first published in 1984, it has been used in over 40 countries within universities, medical schools and nursing colleges. This new edition meets

Ethnopsychiatry, 56 (Delille Emmanuel)(Paperback)

What is the relationship between culture and mental health? Is mental illness universal? Are symptoms of mental disorders different across social groups? In the late 1960s these questions gave rise to a groundbreaking series of articles written by the psychiatrist Henri Ellenberger, who would go on

The Sociology of Health and Illness (Nettleton Sarah)(Paperback)

Sarah Nettleton's The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text, popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the field. Building on these strengths, the third edition integrates fresh insights from the current literature with the core

An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness (White Kevin)(Paperback)

Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students (Evans Daryl)(Paperback)

Preventing illness and improving the general health of the population is a vital priority for the health service with nurses expected to play a central role. Written using clear language, Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students explains what health promotion is and how it interacts

Creating Culture Through Health Leadership, 2 (Svedin Lina)(Paperback)

The essays in Creating Culture through Health Leadership focus on community organizing, building and resourcing through community action, organizing, and education. The contributors share their experiences of building networks and working with local groups to create public goods and improve their

Health, Healing and Illness in African History (Lee Rebekah)(Paperback)

In this book, Rebekah Lee offers a critical introduction to the diverse history of health, healing and illness in sub-Saharan Africa from the 1800s to the present day. Its focus is not simply on disease but rather on how illness and health were understood and managed: by healthcare providers,

Emerging Infectious Diseases and Society (Washer P.)(Paperback)

Shortlisted for the British Sociological Association's Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize in 2011 By the 1970s, medicine appeared to have conquered infectious diseases. A century before, newly discovered germ theory had laid the foundations for advances in vaccines and antibiotics, but

CBT for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care: A Workbook and Toolkit (Sage Nigel)(Paperback)

This innovative workbook offers a basic introduction and guide to enable mental health professionals to build an understanding of the relevance and application of cognitive behavioral therapy methods in everyday clinical practice with clients experiencing psychological distress due to physical

Dialectical Perspectives on Media, Health, and Culture in Modern Africa (Akwala Alfred O.)(Pevná vazba)

Presents research on the impact of media, and especially new media, on health and culture. Highlighting topics including civic engagement, gender stereotypes, and interpersonal communication, this book is designed for students, multinational organisations, diplomats, expatriates, and

Human Body in Health and Illness (Herlihy)(Paperback / softback)

Colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and an easy-to-read approach make it enjoyable to learn A&P! The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition introduces you to the anatomy and physiology concepts you'll really use in healthcare practice. Organized by body systems, this text simplifies

Clearing - A memoir of art, family and mental health (Clark Samantha)(Paperback / softback)

A powerful memoir about mental illness and grief, interspersed with meditations on nature, philosophy, literature and science. For fans of The Lonely City and The

Sport, Mental Illness and Sociology (Atkinson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

This book approaches the study of mental illness in sport cultures from a variety of social scientific perspectives. Contributions focus on the multiple manifestations of mental illness within sport cultures, and the degree to which sport may be utilized as a means of helping people who struggle

Yoga and Eating Disorders: Ancient Healing for Modern Illness (Costin Carolyn)(Paperback)

Yoga and Eating Disorders bridges the knowledge and practice gaps between mental health providers and yoga practitioners who work with clients suffering from disordered eating. Combining the wisdom of 20 experts in eating disorders treatment and yoga practice, editors Carolyn Costin and Joe Kelly

Critical Realism for Health and Illness Research: A Practical Introduction (Alderson Priscilla)(Paperback)

Critical realism, as a toolkit of practical ideas, helps researchers to extend and clarify their analyses. It resolves problems arising from splits between different research approaches, builds on the strengths of different methods and overcomes their individual limitations. This original text

Cultures of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools: Reflecting on Positive Case Studies (Waters Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong - Helping Christians Cope with Mental Health Problems (Cantopher Dr Tim)(Paperback / softback)

A practical, non-patronizing guide to depressive illness for

Healthy Placemaking: Wellbeing Through Urban Design (London Fred)(Paperback)

In modern-day society the main threats to public health are now considered 'avoidable illnesses', which are often caused by a lack of exercise and physical activity. Research suggests that architectural and urban design strategies play an important role in reducing the amount of avoidable illnesses

We Are Family (Hegarty Patricia)(Pevná vazba)

Through illness and health, in celebration and disappointment, families stick together. Some families are made up of many people, and some are much smaller. Sometimes family members look like each other, and sometimes they don't But even though every family is different, the love is all the

Health Improvement Profile: A manual to promote physical wellbeing in people with severe mental illness (Hardy Sheila)(Paperback / softback)

Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness (Roth Alisa)(Paperback)

An urgent expos of the mental health crisis in our courts, jails, and prisons from a veteran public radio journalist. America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. As many as half of all people

Farming Life in Another World Volume 1 (Naito Kinosuke)(Paperback)

After Hiraku dies of a serious illness, God brings him back to life, gives his health and youth back, and sends him to a fantasy world of his choice. In order to enjoy his second shot, God bestows upon him the almighty farming tool Watch as Hiraku digs, chops, and ploughs in another world in this

A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health: Illnesses, Symptoms, Treatments and Therapies (Glckler Michaela)(Paperback)

When a child is sick, parents need clear, reliable information to help them take action quickly. This fully comprehensive guide to child health and wellness, draws on anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies. A Waldorf Guide to Child Health includes:

The Plurality Principle: How to Build and Maintain a Thriving Church Leadership Team (Harvey Dave)(Paperback)

Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock