An Introduction to Health Psychology

Provides a stimulating and thorough introduction to the field, whilst helping students to understand how biology, behavior, and social context influence health and illness Substantially revised chapters on The Body in Health and Illnessand Pain An extended final chapter on Futures: including global comparisons and careers - ideal for students at level three and on postgraduate courses More personal case studies, What do YOU think? boxes, issues boxes, and examples of illnesses Expanded coverage of topics such as death, dying and loss, ageing and lifespan and greater inclusion of cross-cultural issues and policy information. Even greater reference to cutting-edge research material in key reading, references and research focus boxes