Introduction to Biosocial Medicine

"A compelling, clearly written, and original review of how social factors influence well-being, this timely and accessible book will greatly benefit students who intend to pursue further study in medicine."

"... Introduction to Biosocial Medicine: The Social, Psychological, and Biological Determinants of Human Behavior and Well-Being is well positioned to be an informative and timely text and I would recommend the book for anyone—students, scholars, or layperson— aspiring to ascertain an understanding of the many factors influencing human behavior and well-being."

"... a coherent, essential text for anyone teaching or practicing in the health sciences, including social work."

"Each chapter in this book could be used as a stand-alone introductory reading for learners at any level of medical education, and the entire text would provide a solid introduction for medical students to the broader contextual issues of health and medical care... It is one thing to say that we in family medicine care for all patients with attention to their many and varied social contexts. It is an entirely different matter to teach and practice in a way that intentionally addresses biopsychosocial medicine. For those seeking a solid introduction to the breadth of scope that this entails, Introduction to Biosocial Medicine will be a valuable resource."