PeopleCentred Health Promotion Author:John Raeburn, I. Rootman This is a practical guide to what is regarded as a "third wave" in international health promotion. Beginning with a detailed examination of its history and basic concepts, the book then moves on to provide step-by-step guidance to setting up people-centred health promotion activities, using a planned model called "People Systems". Examples of su... more »ccessful projects are given, and the book ends with a discussion of the potential for applying the "true democracy" principles of people-centred health promotion to society as a whole. The book encapsulates the growing international sentiment that health promotion should have strong community development, empowerment and "people" orientation. It features quality of life, culture and spirituality as major topics.« less