The New Psychology of Health: Unlocking the Social Cure (Haslam Catherine)(Paperback)

The New Psychology of Health: Unlocking the Social Cure (Haslam Catherine)(Paperback)

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020Why do people who are more socially connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated?Why are social ties at least as good for your health as not smoking, having a good diet, and taking regular exercise? Why is

The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior (Ogden Jane)(Paperback)

With its primary focus on the psychology of eating from a social, health, and clinical perspective, the second edition of ThePsychology of Eating: From Healthy toDisordered Behavior presents an overview of thelatest research into a wide range of eating-related behaviors Features the most

Health Psychology (Abraham Charles)(Paperback)

The new edition of Health Psychology is the perfect introduction to this rapidly developing field. Throughout the book, the psychological processes that shape health-related behaviors, and affect core functions such as the immune and cardiovascular systems, are clearly explained. These

Applied Social Psychology (Steg Linda)(Paperback)

Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of

Perspectives on Social Psychology: A Psychology of Human Being (Stainton Rogers Wendy)(Paperback)

This groundbreaking new textbook takes a different perspective on social psychology, focused on the social and cultural worlds we inhabit, and encompassing a wide range of core social psychology topics - from the self to relationships, gender to health, racism to mental distress. Taking a critical

Beautiful Cure - The New Science of Human Health (Davis Daniel M)(Paperback / softback)

Understanding Health and Social Care: An Introductory Reader (Johnson Julia)(Paperback)

The new edition of the best-selling reader Understanding Health and Social Care combines classic works with newly commissioned material, offering readers unparalleled coverage of the key issues in health and social care. The breadth of material encompasses voices of service users, professional and

The Social Psychology of Ethnic Identity (Verkuyten Maykel)(Paperback)

In contrast to other disciplines, social psychology has been slow in responding to the questions posed by the issue of ethnicity. The Social Psychology of Ethnic Identity, Second Edition, demonstrates the important and diverse contribution that social psychology can make. Comprehensively updated to

Social Work Practice in Mental Health: An Introduction (Bland Robert)(Paperback)

This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved. Organised into two parts and 11 chapters, the book focuses on recovery theory, the importance of relationship

Social Determinants of Health(Paperback / softback)

Social Determinants of Health, 2E gives an authoritative overview of the social and economic factors which are known to be the most powerful determinants of population health in modern societies. Written by acknowledged experts in each field, it provides accessible summaries of the scientific

The Textbook of Health and Social Care (J. Edwards Darren)(Paperback)

A comprehensive textbook designed to guide students through the entirety of a Health and Social Care BSc degree. Covering the important topics and pressing issues relevant to Health and Social Care today. The book's three part structure starts with the essential areas and core knowledge, including

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health (Shim Ruth S.)(Paperback)

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health introduces readers to the concept of social justice and the outsized, but often ignored, role that social injustice plays in the identification, diagnosis, and management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The contributors are first-rate,

Social Psychology (Sutton Robbie)(Paperback)

This new edition encapsulates the excitement of a fast-moving discipline, covering all key topics from an experimental point of view while offering critical perspectives, a keen focus on ethics, an engagement with conflicting evidence, and a new video feature on the cutting-edge applications of

A Course in Rasch Measurement Theory: Measuring in the Educational, Social and Health Sciences (Andrich David)(Paperback)

This book applies Rasch measurement theory to the fields of education, psychology, sociology, marketing and health outcomes in order to measure various social constructs. The chief focus is on first principles of both the theory and its applications. Because software is readily available to carry

Social Psychology and Discourse (McKinlay Andrew)(Paperback)

A unique and creative textbook that introduces the 'discursive turn' to a new generation of students, Social Psychology and Discourse summarizes and evaluates the current state-of-the-art in social psychology. Using the explanatory framework found in typical texts, it provides unparallel coverage

The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology (Kornfield Jack)(Paperback)

A guide to the transformative power of Buddhist psychology--for meditators and mental health professionals, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. You have within you unlimited capacities for extraordinary love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom--and here is how to awaken

Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine (Llewellyn Carrie D.)(Paperback)

This third edition of the much acclaimed Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine offers a fully up-to-date, comprehensive, accessible, one-stop resource for doctors, health care professionals, mental health care professionals (such as psychologists, counsellors, specialist nurses),

Social Divisions: Inequality and Diversity in Britain (MacLean Catherine)(Paperback)

Revised, updated and restructured to reflect the latest data and debates, the new edition of this classic textbook is an accessible account of the major social divisions that structure social life. Drawing from extensive theoretical work and recent empirical analysis, it offers the most

The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology (Sutton Stephen R.)(Pevná vazba)

The SAGE Handbook of Health Psychology represents a landmark work in the field, gathering together in a single volume contributions from an internationally renowned group of scholars. It provides a definitive, one-stop, authoritative guide to the major themes and debates in health psychology, both

Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies (Smith Joanne R.)(Paperback)

Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies traces 15 ground-breaking studies by researchers such as Asch, Festinger, Milgram, Sherif, Tajfel, and Zimbardo to re-examine and reflect on their findings and engage in a lively discussion of the subsequent work that they have inspired. Revisiting

The Social Animal (Aronson Elliot)(Paperback)

Focusing on research to introduce modern social psychology, Social Animal takes the patterns and motives of human behavior to analyze distinct topics like terrorism, conformity, obedience, politics, race relations, advertising, war, interpersonal attraction, and the power of religious

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology (Friedman Harris L.)(Paperback)

THE WILEY-BLACKWELL HANDBOOK OF Transpersonal Psychology 'The new Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology is a necessity today. Many transpersonal psychologists and psychotherapists have been waiting for such a comprehensive work. Congratulations to Harris Friedman and Glenn Hartelius. May this book

Health Psychology and Behaviour Change: From Science to Practice (Tapper Katy)(Paperback)

This textbook offers a fresh approach to health psychology through the theory and practice of behaviour change. Using an array of case studies from around the world, it discusses how we can develop and evaluate behaviour change interventions. The book encourages active engagement with contemporary

Psychology for Language Teachers: A Social Constructivist Approach (Williams Marion)(Paperback)

Psychology for Language Teachers examines the field of educational psychology and considers various ways in which a deeper understanding of this discipline can help language teachers. The first part presents an overview of educational psychology, and discusses how different approaches to psychology