Foundations of Health Psychology

by Howard S. Friedman

Health psychology is the scientific study of psychological processes related to health and health care. Although the field is only 25 years old, it has burgeoned into a major scientific and clinical discipline. Health psychology has excellent scientific journals, thousands of scientists and
practitioners, and many students. Yet, there has not been a sufficient statement or explication of the foundational concepts upon which this flourishing field...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195139593
• ISBN13: 9780195139594
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

A dynamic contribution to the field of Health Psychology

This is an excellent book that should serve as the foundation for the growing field of Health Psychology for years to come. The book includes work by the leading experts in the field. The chapters are quite readable, and throughout each author challenges conventional thought on health, well-being, illness, and disease.