The Routledge Handbook of Language and Health Communication consists of forty chapters that provide a broad, comprehensive, and systematic overview of the role that linguistics plays within health communication research and its applications. The Handbook is divided into three sections: Individuals' everyday health communication Health professionals' communicative practices Patient-provider communication in interaction Special attention is given to cross-cutting themes, including the role of technology in health communication, narrative, and observations of authentic, naturally-occurring contexts. The chapters are written by international authorities representing a wide range of perspectives and approaches. Building on established work with cutting-edge studies on the changing health communication landscape, this volume will be an essential reference for all those involved in health communication and applied linguistics research and practice.
| ISBN | 9780415670432 |
| Autor(a) | Koteyko, Nelya |
| Editora | Routledge |
| Ano de edição | 2014 |
| Páginas | 700 |
| Acabamento | Capa Dura |
| Dimensões | 24,90 X 17,80 |