The Handbook of Salutogenesis
Bauer, Georg F. / Eriksson, Monica / Espnes, Geir Arild / Lindström, Bengt / Mittelmark, Maurice B. / Pelikan, Jürgen M. / Sagy, Shifra
This in-depth survey of salutogenesis shows the breadth and strengths of this innovative perspective on health promotion, health care, and wellness. Background and historical chapters trace the development of the salutogenic model of health, and flesh out the central concepts, most notably generalized resistance resources and the sense of coherence, that differentiate it from pathogenesis. From there, experts describe a range of real-world app...
