Health Communication in the 21st Century

by Wright, Kevin B.; Sparks, Lisa; O'Hair, H. Dan

• ISBN13: 9780470672723
• ISBN10: 0470672722
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781119900986
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-03
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• More Book Details

About This Book

Health Communication in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition

Health Communication in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed for students and educators in the field of health communication. This revised and updated edition incorporates recent research and new material on critical topics such as crisis communication, social disparities in health, and systemic reform.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in health communication courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals in the healthcare industry looking to understand and improve communication strategies within their organizations.

History and Editions

The 2nd edition of Health Communication in the 21st Century has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on various aspects of health communication. This edition includes detailed updates on crisis communication, social disparities in health, and systemic reform, making it a go-to resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of modern health communication.

Author and Other Works

Kevin B. Wright, Lisa Sparks, and H. Dan O'Hair are the authors of Health Communication in the 21st Century. Kevin B. Wright is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Saint Louis University, USA. Lisa Sparks is Foster and Mary McGaw Endowed Professor in Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University, USA, and Full Faculty Member of the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, Irvine. H. Dan O’Hair is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780470672723
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780470672730
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9780470672747
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2012
• Number of Pages: Varies (not specified)
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

1. First Edition: Available through Wiley and other retailers

2. Related ISBNs:

• 9780470672730 (eTextbook)
• 9780470672747 (Loose-leaf)
• 0470672722 (Hardcover)

Additional Information

• Authors' Backgrounds:
• Kevin B. Wright: Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Saint Louis University.
• Lisa Sparks: Foster and Mary McGaw Endowed Professor in Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University and Full Faculty Member of the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, Irvine.
• H. Dan O’Hair: Presidential Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Health Communication in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Kevin Bradley Wright is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Saint Louis University, USA. 

Lisa Sparks is Foster and Mary McGaw Endowed Professor in Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University, USA, and Full Faculty Member of the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, Irvine.

H. Dan O’Hair is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction

1. Overview of Communication and Health

Part II: Interpersonal Perspectives

2. Provider–Patient Communication

3. Caregiving and Communication

 

Part III:  Social, Cultural, and Organizational Contexts

4. Social Support and Health

5. Culture and Diversity Issues in Healthcare

6. Communication and Healthcare Organizations

Part IV: Influences of Technologies and Media

7. New Technologies and Health Communication

8. Mass Communication and Health

Part V: Risk, Campaigns, Communities, and Teams

9. Risk and Crisis Communication

10. Health Campaigns and Community Health Initiatives

11. Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams

Part VI: Contexts, Challenges, and Choices

12. Political Issues And Health Communication

13. Epilogue: Looking Toward the Future of Health Communication Research

Index