Author Description
The term "health promotion" has come to refer to a movement which has been gathering momentum in the 1980s. The movement is a radical one which challenges the idea that health is just a "medical" issue, stresses its social and economic aspects and portrays health as having a central place in a flourishing human life. This interdisciplinary book provides an overall view of the health promotion movement, a justification of its aims, a value base for its practical activities and an account of its links with related fields of health care. The diverse academic backgrounds of the authors have contributed to this wide-ranging analysis. The book will be of value in the preparation and development of professionals in the many areas which are involved in health promotion, such as medicine, nursing, other health professions, social work, school and community education and community development.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the philosophical and practical foundations of the health promotion movement, arguing that health is a multifaceted social and economic construct rather than a purely medical concern. The authors, drawing from their diverse academic backgrounds in medicine, nursing, and social science, present a framework that integrates ethical values with public health strategy. They aim to provide a comprehensive justification for health promotion initiatives while situating these activities within the broader context of human flourishing and social policy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- An interdisciplinary analysis of the health promotion movement as it emerged in the 1980s
- A value-based framework for designing and implementing health-related practical activities
- An exploration of the intersection between health care, social work, and community education
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a modern clinical manual for current medical procedures
- It does not cover digital health technologies or contemporary global health policy developments post-1990
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the philosophical shift toward holistic health models. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a primary resource for students and professionals in public health and social development.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
1990-03-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192619284
ISBN-13:
9780192619280
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