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The Science of Occupational Health

Stress, Psychobiology, and the New World of Work
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The Science of Occupational Health by Cary Cooper and Ulf Lundberg explores the psychological and physiological aspects of workplace health. It delves into the impact of occupational stressors, examines ways to mitigate negative effects, and promotes effective health management strategies. The book integrates research findings with practical applications to enhance employee well-being and productivity.
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You might like this book if you're interested in exploring the intersection between psychology and workplace well-being. Ideal for those who wish to understand how occupational health affects productivity and mental health, it delves into the psychological aspects of work environments with insightful research and practical perspectives.

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The Science of Occupational Health is an evidence-based resource for all members of the health care team working with those affected by work-based stress. The authors offer a unique psychobiological perspective, discussing the modern workplace as a cause of stimulation and well-being, as well as of distress and illness.

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The Science of Occupational Health is an evidence-based resource for all members of the healthcare team working with those affected by work-based stress—whether individuals suffering physical or psychological symptoms, or organisations trying to provide optimum conditions for healthy and productive employees.

The authors offer a unique psychobiological perspective, discussing the modern workplace as a cause of stimulation and well-being, as well as of distress and illness. They provide a rigorous but highly accessible scientific account of the effects that stress has on mind and body, with key chapters on Responses to Stress, Stress-Related Health Problems, and Stress Hormones at Work.

This book offers the reader practical guidance on health promotion and preventive strategies at both individual and organisational levels. It concludes with a discussion of present occupational conditions around the world, and predictions of likely trends in the future.

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The Science of Occupational Health is praised for providing new perspectives and valuable insights that can be applied beyond traditional settings, particularly in coaching practices. The integration of the authors' research into practical fields suggests a broad appeal and utility.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405199148

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Sir Michael Marmot
  • Foreword by Sir Michael Marmot

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Ulf Lundberg is Professor of Biological Psychology in theDepartment of Psychology, Stockholm University, and at the Centrefor Health Equity Studies (CHESS), affiliated with StockholmUniversity and the Karolinska Institute. He has publishedextensively on work, stress, and health. Cary L. Cooper, CBE is Distinguished Professor ofOrganizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University. He isthe author of over 100 books (on occupational stress, women atwork, and industrial and organizational psychology), was leadscientist on the UK government's Foresight programme on MentalCapital and Wellbeing, and is a frequent contributor to nationalnewspapers, TV, and radio.

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