Health Communication av Nancy Grant (University of Kentucky USA) Harrington, Rachael A. (San Diego State University USA) Record

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<P>This thoroughly revised second edition covers the major areas of research, theory, and practical application in health communication. </P><P>This textbook takes an in-depth approach to health communication by analyzing and critically evaluating research conducted across multiple paradigmatic perspectives and focusing on translational application of research findings. Using the story of the Montgomery family, a biracial, multigenerational family and their health experiences, as a case study, chapters explore topics including patient-provider communication, health communication in the media, ethical issues, and public health crises. 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. Chapters offer pedagogical features that will prove useful to students and instructors of health communication, such as summary bo