Rachel C. Sumner
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Health: From Cell to Society
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Health: From Cell to Society
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of health, from the cellular level to the societal level, and explores the biopsychosocial determinants of health. It is a must-read for students of health psychology, applied psychology, nursing, and public health, and offers interdisciplinary perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology and epidemiology.
Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
This comprehensive text takes a holistic approach to exploring the intricate connections between biological and medical aspects of health,spanning from the cellular level to societal implications. It delves into key biological concepts such as epigenetics and oxidative stress,providing a solid foundation for understanding how health is shaped within the individual. Moving upward,the text examines public health issues ranging from cardiovascular disease to unemployment and loneliness, shedding light on their biopsychosocial determinants. Throughout the text,a diverse range of cross-cultural examples, real-world scenarios, and thought-provoking questions are presented to facilitate practical application of the theories and cell-to-society perspective learned. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in psychoneuroimmunology and epidemiology, this book offers an integrated consideration of health and its multifaceted biopsychosocial factors. It serves as a valuable resource for students pursuing studies in health psychology, applied psychology, nursing, and public health, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between biology, psychology, and society in shaping health outcomes.
Rachel C. Sumner, a psychobiologist and chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology, is a senior research fellow at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has authored several books on health psychology and is widely recognized for her expertise in the field.
Dimension: 232 x 186 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529791242
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