"This book seems a likely candidate to fill any void in previous offerings. . . . clearly designed to be a used as a teaching tool, and, in this regard, it is successful. .. . . Academic health sciences librarians may find this book quite useful, as the author has provided a thorough overview of factors that must be considered to achieve success in implementing instructional, patient/consumer health, or outreach programs." -- Stephanie Nicely Aken, Journal of the Medical Library Association (January 2008)

"This is a book that appeals on a number of levels. The clarity of the writing is outstanding, and it avoids jargon. It is exceptionally careful to provide definitions... Structurally, the format and organization guide the reader through the development of practical health communication approaches based on various theoretical models of health-related attitude and behavior change.... This is a good textbook for a course on health communication, but it is also a book that provides ready access to both the theoretical underpinnings and practical guidance that health professionals need to assess the scope and complexity of health communication problems... Health organization administrators...would do well to spend a weekend with this book." (PsycCRITIQUES, American Psychological Association, January 16, 2008)

"This is a good textbook for a course on health communication, but it is also a book that provides ready access to both the theoretical underpinnings and practical guidance that health professionals need. . . " (PsycCritiques, Jan 1, 2008)

"This book is without any doubt highly valuable for those who want to know more about theoretical issues in health communication, as well as its practical implications..... Its combined approach of providing a theoretical background as well as practical information makes it an important book for people working in the field." (Biotechnology Journal, September 2007)