This book provides a coherent overview of the debate within health psychology, discussing the historical context and outlining a critical approach to the subjec... » 

This book provides a coherent overview of the debate within health psychology, discussing the historical context and outlining a critical approach to the subject. it considers: different approaches to the meaning of health and illness, the relevance of socio-economic factors, the importance of gender and culture, different forms of qualitive health research and strategies for working with individuals and communities to promote health. «