The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping
Author | : Susan Folkman |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195375343 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195375343 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping written by Susan Folkman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping is an essential reference work for students, practitioners, and researchers across the fields of health psychology, medicine, and palliative care. Featuring 22 topic-based chapters -- including two by Folkman -- this volume offers unprecedented coverage of the two primary research topics related to stress and coping: mitigating stress-related harms and sustaining well-being in the face of stress. Both topics are addressed within their relevant contexts, including chronic illness, calamity, bereavement, and social hardship. This handbook is sure to serve as the benchmark publication in this growing field for years to come.