A collection of classic and contemporary articles in health psychology, providing the reader with an overview of the key empirical research ideas and papers in each of the substantive areas in the field.

`This book was an absolute joy to read and offers a comprehensive review of health psychology.... SAGE have added a valuable and important text to their already impressive list, and Marks can be complimented on his scholarly organisation of complex topics into an accessible and readable whole. - Health MattersDesigned to complement and support the textbook Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, the Reader can also be used as a stand-alone resource for exploring key topics within the health psychology field.