Colin Palfrey is currently an independent health and social care researcher having recently worked for five years as a Senior Research Officer in the National Assembly for Wales. He was Director of the Policy Studies Unit in the University of South Wales and lectured at home and overseas for Swansea University on health policy and research. He is also the author of a number of books on policy evaluation.

“Palfrey's critical analysis of health promotion is refreshingly clear and thought-provoking. It is an excellent read for both tutors and students of the subject.” Rob Baggott, De Montfort University

• Main themesThe origins of health promotionEvidence base and methods for evaluationStrategies for health promotionHealth economics and health promotionHealth promotion and mental healthInternational perspectivesThe future for health promotion

Colin Palfrey is currently an independent health and social care researcher having recently worked for five years as a Senior Research Officer in the National Assembly for Wales. He was Director of the Policy Studies Unit in the University of South Wales and lectured at home and overseas for Swansea University on health policy and research. He is also the author of a number of books on policy evaluation.

“Palfrey's critical analysis of health promotion is refreshingly clear and thought-provoking. It is an excellent read for both tutors and students of the subject.” Rob Baggott, De Montfort University

• Main themesThe origins of health promotionEvidence base and methods for evaluationStrategies for health promotionHealth economics and health promotionHealth promotion and mental healthInternational perspectivesThe future for health promotion

Colin Palfrey is currently an independent health and social care researcher having recently worked for five years as a Senior Research Officer in the National Assembly for Wales. He was Director of the Policy Studies Unit in the University of South Wales and lectured at home and overseas for Swansea University on health policy and research. He is also the author of a number of books on policy evaluation.

“Palfrey's critical analysis of health promotion is refreshingly clear and thought-provoking. It is an excellent read for both tutors and students of the subject.” Rob Baggott, De Montfort University

• Main themesThe origins of health promotionEvidence base and methods for evaluationStrategies for health promotionHealth economics and health promotionHealth promotion and mental healthInternational perspectivesThe future for health promotion