Edberg (public health, George Washington U.) provides an introductory text on behavioral interventions in public health--methods for changing behavior and programs in health promotion and disease prevention. He aims to give background on social and behavioral theories of health-related behavior, including those from psychology, social psychology, sociology, and anthropology; demonstrate the application of these theories; and introduce students to the relationship between behavior and major health issues. The section on theory-based program planning and application incorporates examples in community, school, and workplace programs, global health, mass media/communications, and programs for special populations. It demonstrates the use of theory with design, implementation, and evaluation. A chapter on career choices is included. The book is meant for use in undergraduate courses in public health, psychology, sociology, anthropology, health education, and communications. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)