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Health Studies
Featured titles in Health Studies
- Now in its third edition, this comprehensive text provides a unique, interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its impact on the health and quality of life of Canadians. Considering a broad range of topics, Dennis Raphael covers the central issues of defining and measuring ... more
- With a unique focus on Canada-wide practices and research, this text offers a comprehensive introduction to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Covering the clinical, educational, and community perspectives of ASD, the authors highlight how educators, direct support professionals,... more
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Canadian Context
An Introduction
Kimberly Maich, Sharon C. Penney, Kelly Alves, Carmen Hall
- The second edition of the formerly titled Just Say Know: A Counsellor’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs, this indispensable counselling resource provides a practical understanding of psychoactive drug pharmacology and physiology. Rick Csiernik unpacks the risks and therapeutic app... more
The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Second Edition
A Resource for Counselling Professionals
Rick Csiernik
- Now in its third edition, Staying Alive provides readers with a fresh perspective on health, health care, and illness in Canada and abroad. Aiming to bring about positive change to these health care systems and grounded in a human rights approach to health, this unique collect... more
Staying Alive, Third Edition
Critical Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Health Care
Toba Bryant, Dennis Raphael, Marcia Rioux
- May 2004
- 9781551302645
- $34.95 Print
- $29.95 Digital
- March 2004
- 9781551302720
- $37.95 Print
- $32.95 Digital