This hugely popular textbook is now in its third edition, and thoroughly updated to provide the theoretical framework that is vital for health promotion. It offers a foundation for practice that encourages students and practitioners to identify opportunities for health promotion in their area of work. The stimulating style and innovative presentation that has appealed to both students and lecturers in previous editions continues, and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes in health promotion theory, practice and policy. Its unique, user-friendly approach makes this the standard text for this important topic.