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OverviewThis new textbook provides students with a concise overview of the subject and a framework for understanding the behavioural sciences within one volume. The first section of the book covers principles and the second section looks at the application of such principles to contemporary society and medical care. Topics covered include Ethics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Epidemiology & Health Promotion, Health Service Delivery, Health Economics and Health and Social Care. The text is designed to be easily accessed by busy students wanting a rapid understanding of key concepts. It includes revision boxes and clinical scenarios to highlight the relevance of the behavioural sciences to everyday medical care. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher DowrickPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Dimensions: Width: 24.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 17.20cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780340760277ISBN 10: 0340760273 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 29 June 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsPart 1 principles: ethics; sociology (1), determinants of health and illness; sociology (2), patients and professionals; psychology (1), perspectives; psychology (2), psychology and health. Part 2 applications: health service delivery; health economics; health and social care; doctors and patients in context.ReviewsProvides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration. Health Education Research I found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way. Public Health Provides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration. Health Education Research I found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way. Public Health Provides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration.Health Education ResearchI found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way.Public Health Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |