| Social Psychology of Health and Illness Contributor(s): Sanders, Glenn S. (Editor), Suls, Jerry (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138179949 ISBN-13: 9781138179943 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $178.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Social Psychology - Medical | Health Risk Assessment |
| Dewey: 362.104 |
| Lexile Measure: 1380 |
| Series: Environment and Health |
| Physical Information: (1.50 lbs) 362 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This books describes how and why distant social influences, such as socialization practices, interpersonal relationships, and social organization, are often just as important as medical considerations in determining an individual's tendency toward health or illness. The essays describe some of the pathways through which these social influences are exerted and also offer suggestions as to how these influences can be swayed in the direction of good health. The editors' broader aim is to stress the importance of social psychological orientation as a useful conceptual tool for the analysis of health and illness. |
