Overview

The Fifth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources, and practitioners in health education/promotion while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the growing profession of health education/promotion by covering the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, the settings where health education specialists are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education/promotion, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health education specialists. The Fifth Edition includes new Practitioner's Perspective features and updates to all chapters, reflecting the most current thinking and practices in the field.

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Author:   Randall Cottrell ,  James Girvan ,  James McKenzie
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.766kg
ISBN:  

9781292040622

ISBN 10:   1292040629
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments 1. A Background for the Profession 2. The History of Health and Health Education/Promotion 3. Philosophical Foundations 4. Theoretical Foundations 5. Ethics and Health Education/Promotion 6. The Health Education Specalisist: Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, Advanced Study 7. The Settings for Health Education/Promotion 8. Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education/Promotion 9. The Literature of Health Education/Promotion 10. Future Trends in Health Education/Promotion Appendix A: Development of a Unified Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession Appendix B: Responsibilities and Competencies Hierarchical Model (CUP) Appendix C: Eta Sigma Gamma Chapters: Locations and Dates of installation Glossary Credits Index

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