Philosophical Foundations of Health Education

Jill M. Black, Steven R. Furney, Helen W. Bland, Ann E. Nolte

Research output: Book, anthology, or reportBook

Abstract

Book Summary: This book covers the philosophical and ethical foundations of the professional practice of health education in school, community, work site and hospital settings, as well as in health promotion consultant activities. Designed to be flexible, readers are prompted to develop their own philosophical and ethical approach(s) to the field after becoming familiar with the literature related to the discipline. It provides a state-of-the-art, conceptual framework and is targeted for health education majors who seek careers in health education and to provide other health science and health-related majors, who need to gain clear, succinct philosophical principles.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Dec 1 2009

Disciplines

  • Community Health
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Public Health Education and Promotion

Keywords

  • 21st Century
  • Health education
  • Philosophy

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