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<p>Globally recognized as the definitive text on health promotion, this fourth edition becomes ever more useful for public health and health promotion courses around the world. It offers a firm foundation in health promotion before helping you to understand the process of planning, implementing and assessing programmes in the real world.<br> <br> New to the 4th Edition:</p> <ul> <li>A chapter on “Evidence-Based Health Promotion” addressing the development of an evidence base for health promotion. </li> <li>Expanded coverage of health inequalities, equity and social exclusion </li> <li>Further discussion of mental health promotion and well-being </li> <li>Key concepts are now highlighted and explained throughout the book </li> <li>'Critical reflection’ boxes have been added to help the reader think critically about an issue or approach. </li> </ul> <p>The book is supported by online resources, with up to 20 original case studies from around the world, access to full SAGE journal articles, and seminar questions for lecturers.</p>