Health Communication: A Comprehensive Textbook for Advanced Undergraduate and Masters Level Courses

Written by esteemed author Nancy Grant Harrington, this thorough second edition is a must-have resource for students and instructors of health communication and public health. This textbook takes an in-depth approach to health communication, critically evaluating research conducted across multiple paradigmatic perspectives and focusing on the translational application of research findings.

Real-Life Case Study: The Montgomery Family’s Health Experiences

The book explores various topics in health communication through the lens of the Montgomery family, a biracial, multigenerational family, and their health experiences. This unique approach helps students better understand complex concepts, such as patient-provider communication, health communication in the media, ethical issues, and public health crises.

New Chapters and Pedagogical Features

This revised edition includes new chapters that address the potential for communication to tackle discrimination in healthcare settings, health information seeking, social support and caregiving, and the relationship between health and environmental communication. Each chapter is equipped with pedagogical features that facilitate learning, including:

• Summary boxes to help students grasp key concepts
• Theory tables to illustrate complex theories and models
• Suggestions for in-class activities to encourage discussion and engagement
• Discussion questions to stimulate critical thinking
• Lists of additional resources for further reading and research

Teaching Resources for Instructors

To support instructors, online resources are available, including:

• Additional theory tables
• PowerPoint slides for lecture preparation
• Test questions and assignments to assess student learning
• Sample syllabi to aid in course planning
• Lists of additional resources for students

This comprehensive textbook represents the breadth and depth of health communication theory and research, making it an ideal resource for advanced undergraduate and masters level health communication and public health courses.

Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032100470, 9781000917567