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Handbook of Prevention
. Ed(S): Edelstein, Barry A.; Michelson, Larry
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Paperback. Editor(s): Edelstein, Barry A.; Michelson, Larry. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNS; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1049.
Americans are "healing themselves" (Heckler, 1985) and prevention has taken root (McGinnis, 1985a). We are altering our lifestyle to reduce physical and mental health risks. Perhaps as important is the fact that the science of prevention is beginning to catch up with the practices of prevention, although some might argue that the popularity of these practices far outstrips sound theoretical and empirical foundations. The chapter authors in this volume examine the theoretical and empirical foundations of many current prevention practices and, where data exist, discuss the status of prevention efforts. Where substantial prevention is not yet on the horizon, the ... Read more
Americans are "healing themselves" (Heckler, 1985) and prevention has taken root (McGinnis, 1985a). We are altering our lifestyle to reduce physical and mental health risks. Perhaps as important is the fact that the science of prevention is beginning to catch up with the practices of prevention, although some might argue that the popularity of these practices far outstrips sound theoretical and empirical foundations. The chapter authors in this volume examine the theoretical and empirical foundations of many current prevention practices and, where data exist, discuss the status of prevention efforts. Where substantial prevention is not yet on the horizon, the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781468450460
SKU
V9781468450460
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