Psychology and Sociology Applied to Medicine: An Illustrated Colour Text

This comprehensive and highly illustrated textbook covers all aspects of human behavior in health and illness, including new chapters on malnutrition and obesity, urban nature health and well-being, and LGBT Health.

With a team of psychologists, sociologists, and doctors as authors, this book provides a unique perspective on the interplay between psychology and sociology in medicine.

The text is organized into nine sections, each covering a different aspect of human behavior, from development to coping with illness and disability.

The book includes cases throughout to reinforce understanding of important concepts, as well as boxes and discussion points for active reflection.

This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated with 48 new contributors and a new co-editor, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available for students of medicine and health sciences.