Health Communication
Research and Practice for a Diverse and Changing World
Samenvatting
-Core text for courses on health communication covering key areas of research, theory, and practice.
-Serves a commonly taught advanced undergraduate and graduate course in communication, as well as a range of courses and contexts for students and professionals in public health.
-Presents emergent research and scholarly disagreement to prepare students to critically engage with the research that underlies practical aspects.
-New chapters cover the potential of communication to address discrimination in healthcare settings, health information seeking, social support and caregiving, and the relationship between health and environmental communication.
-Online resources for instructors include additional theory tables, PowerPoint slides, test questions and assignments, sample syllabi, and lists of additional resources.