Prevention : toward a multidisciplinary approach / / Leonard A. Jason. [et al.], editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910821520903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2014
• ISBN: 1-315-79160-9; 1-317-73601-X
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations
• Collana: Prevention in Human Services Series
• Altri autori (Persone): JasonLeonard
• Disciplina: 362.1/042; 362.1042
• Soggetti: Medicine, Preventive; Community health services
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: ". has also been published as Prevention in human services, Volume 5, Number 2, Spring/Summer 1987"--T.p. verso.; First published 1987 by the Haworth Press.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: ch. 1. Toward a multidisciplinary approach to prevention / Leonard A. Jason. [et al.] -- ch. 2. Synergy, prevention and the Chicago School of Sociology / Christopher B. Keys -- ch. 3. Anthropology, the meaning of community, and prevention / C. Timothy McKeown, Robert A. Rubinstein, James G. Kelly -- ch. 4. Understanding the policy process : preventing and coping with community problems / Tom Seekins, Steven Maynard-Moody, Stephen B. Fawcett -- ch. 5. Economic development and community mental health / David Dooley, Ralph Catalano, Seth Serxner -- ch. 6. Prosocial television for community problems : framework, effective methods, and regulatory barriers / Richard A. Winett -- ch. 7. The roles of religion in prevention and promotion / Kenneth I. Maton, Kenneth I. Pargament -- ch. 8. Public health and community wellness / Judith E. Albino, Lisa A. Tedesco -- ch. 9. The use of law for prevention in the public interest / Murray Levine, Charles P. Ewing, David I. Levine -- ch. 10. Preventive interventions in the environment : examples and issues / Joseph A. Durlak, Jill N. Reich.
• Sommario/riassunto: This new book takes a detailed look at different disciplines as they ; relate to prevention. Authors examine how a multidisciplinary approach to prevention can refine and increase the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the field. Given the complexity of the problems facing society today, many professionals are recognizing the strong need for collaborative efforts in the area of prevention. Prevention: Toward a Multidisciplinary Approach will help you gain a clearer perspective of this need and will provide invaluable insights into the intitial steps required for successful collaboration.