{"product_id":"the-science-of-occupational-health-9781405199148","title":"The Science of Occupational Health","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science of Occupational Health\u003c\/i\u003e is an evidence-based resource for all members of the health care team working with those affected by work-based stress - whether individuals suffering physical or psychological symptoms, or organizations trying to provide optimum conditions for healthy and productive employees. \u003cp\u003eThe authors offer a unique psychobiological perspective, discussing the modern workplace as a cause of stimulation and well-being, as well as of distress and illness. They provide a rigorous but highly accessible scientific account of the effects that stress has on mind and body, with key chapters on ''Responses to Stress'', ''Stress-Related Health Problems'', and ''Stress Hormones at Work''.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers the reader practical guidance on health promotion and preventive strategies at both individual and organizational levels. It concludes with a discussion of present occupational conditions around the world, and predictions of likely trends in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book offers me additional avenues of study, and I can envision integrating parts of these authors' work into my coaching practice.\" (Doody's, 4 November 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  \u003cp\u003eForeword Sir Michael Marmot, UCL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction: History of Work and Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral background and aim\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork and health from an evolutionary perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout this book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The New Workplace in a Rapidly Changing World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal economy and global competition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexible organisations – flexible workers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth consequences of ‘sickness presenteeism’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationalisation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of stress at work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The New World of Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean manufacturing and just-in-time production\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequent restructuring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifelong learning, work and family-life balance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong working hours and overtime\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of modern communication technology and telecommuting: work without boundaries, or endless work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffuse distinction between work and other parts of life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenge for health and well-being in organisations in the future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA flexible workforce\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Work as a Source of Stimulation and Health or a Cause of Distress and Illness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork-related stress models\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive and negative work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob satisfaction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkaholism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType A behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob strain and heart disorder\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Responses to Stress\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind–body interaction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe neuroendocrine stress systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cardiovascular system\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-term versus long-term stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of sleep\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllostatic load\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatabolic and anabolic processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Stress-related Health Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic fatigue, depression, burnout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular disorders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune function\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive function\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObesity, diabetes – the metabolic syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal disorders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUlcers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHIV, AIDS and cancer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen should I be worried?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can any treatment be efficient?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Stress Hormones at Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Socioeconomic Status and Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Health Promotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth intervention, stress reduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging stress in a changing workforce\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual interventions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental capital and well-being\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterventions and policies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysically risky jobs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive psychology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestorative environments and recreation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleep\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical activity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Gender Differences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptoms, health and life expectancy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork tasks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpaid work and total workload\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren, women and stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Preventive Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational hazards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth promotion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational conditions in Europe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSES and health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork–life balance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can we do to reduce stress?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComments on preventive strategies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 The Future Workplace from a Stress–Health Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA changing world\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork and health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress, well-being and productivity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographic changes in Europe and Japan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default 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