The Cambridge Handbook of International Prevention Science

This book provides a comprehensive global overview on prevention science with the most up-to-date research for established scholars, new professionals and students.

This comprehensive and up-to-date book will be studied in undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, social work, education, international law, sociology, economics, public health and public policy fields, and will also be a valuable resource for established scholars, practitioners and policy-makers.The Cambridge Handbook of International Prevention Science offers a comprehensive global overview on prevention science with the most up-to-date research from around the world. Over 100 scholars from 27 different countries (including Australia, Bhutan, Botswana, India, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and Thailand) contributed to this volume, which covers a wide range of topics important to prevention science. It includes major sections on the foundations of prevention as well as examples of new initiatives in the field, detailing current prevention efforts across the five continents. A unique and innovative volume, The Cambridge Handbook of International Prevention Science is a valuable resource for established scholars, early professionals, students, practitioners and policy-makers.