The Fourth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources and practitioners in health education while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. A Background for the Profession,The History of Health and Health Education, Philosophical Foundations, Theoretical Foundations, Ethics and Health Education, The Health Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, Advanced Study, The Settings for Health Education, Gencies/Associations/ Organizations Associated with Health Education, The Literature of Health Education, Future Trends in Health Education. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of health promotion & education.
This book is a great introduction to health education but not much else. It discusses some basic principles of the field, the organization of the specialty, and goes so far as to actually give practical advice about obtaining future employment as a health educator. The text doesn't go into detail about any methods of educating people, however. I might be going a little harsh on this book w/ a 3/5 rating considering I know it's an introductory book.
This book, while emphasizing the US environment, policy and case studies, offers a considered understanding of health promotion. The understanding and management of risk is a key focus.