This highly anticipated new edition of Glenn Laverack's Public Health: Power, Empowerment and Professional Practice has been fully revised throughout to provide readers with a practical understanding of how to help others to empower themselves in public health practice.
This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the many definitions, theories and approaches in public health. It is an important book for students and practitioners who are interested in public health, and for those who are keen to improve it.
Activism involves taking significant and often unconventional actions to support a cause, distinguishing it from routine behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of individual and collective efforts that push boundaries and challenge the status quo, highlighting the dynamic nature of social change and the relative impact of these actions compared to others.
If you are looking for the definitive short guide to the theory and practice of health promotion, then you need look no further. Written by a leading international expert, this concise text offers, for the first time, a comprehensive explanation of key concepts, terms and definitions used in health promotion.
Focusing on the essential strategies for promoting health within communities, this book covers various theoretical frameworks and practical applications. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and the role of health professionals in facilitating behavior change. The text also addresses diverse populations and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes, providing case studies and real-world examples to illustrate effective health promotion initiatives. Readers will gain insights into designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs that foster well-being.