Sam Davis – författare

Health communication is key to promoting good population and individual health outcomes. As the field has developed, there is a growing need for a critical appraisal of the ideologies and theories underpinning health communication in order to ensure effective practice. This book clearly situates health communication within its social context. It provides a critical overview of three key disciplinary areas – education, psychology and communication. Drawing on international examples throughout, the book challenges the underlying assumptions that drive the design and delivery of health promotion interventions. The authors argue that health communication is inherently political and pay close attention to issues of power, ethics and inequality throughout the text.This book will be valuable for those students at all levels who require a critical perspective, as well as practitioners in health communication and health promotion. With reference to detailed examples and annotated suggestions for further reading, the book is an accessible resource for analysing contemporary health communication.

Your community needs leaders who care about the environment. As climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity threaten our planet''s health, we can''t afford to wait for governments or corporations to solve these problems. We need individuals who are willing to take action, inspire others, and make a difference. And those differences need to happen right in our backyards.

That''s why we need people like you. You know your community best. You may not know exactly what''s in the water, but you know when it looks funny. And, you know where the kids play. You can see right through the political bandying in community meetings to the heart of the issue. Companies and politicians are using your community for their own gain.

Becoming an environmental leader is not easy. It requires knowledge, skills, values, and habits that go beyond recycling, using reusable bags, or turning off lights. It demands a deep understanding of the root causes of environmental issues, the ability to communicate convincingly and inspire action, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the resilience to overcome obstacles and failures.

This book is about how to cultivate environmental leadership in yourself and in others. It draws on research, examples, and stories from various fields, including environmental science, psychology, education, and activism. It offers practical strategies, activities, and reflections that can help you develop and enhance your leadership potential, regardless of your background or experience. If you''re interested in environmental leadership, this book is for you.