Dixey (Leeds Metropolitan University) unites contributors from the University's Center for Health Promotion Research for this postgraduate text on the theory and practice of health promotion. The text explores how ideas from social science can be applied to health promotion in a global context and offers international examples. There is special emphasis on closing the gap in health inequity. The book includes b&w photos. In addition to students, the book's audience includes health practitioners and NGOs. Distribution in the US is by Stylus Publishing. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)