This book considers how and why the field of arts development in community health has come about, the characteristics of its practice and the challenges it poses for evaluation. It summarises what has been learnt from a number of case studies and other forms of research from the UK and elsewhere.

There is growing interest internationally in the contributions which the creative arts can make to wellbeing and health in both healthcare and community settings. A timely addition to the field, the Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health, and Wellbeing is the first work of its kind to discuss the role the creative arts have in addressing some of the most pressing public health challenges faced today. Providing an evidence-base and recommendations for a wide audience, this is an essential resource for anyone involved with this increasingly important component of public health practice. The textbook offers key insights for developing new creative arts-based approaches to health and wellbeing, and shows how these can augment established practices within a variety of social settings. Theoretically grounded and with a strong evidence base, this book brings together contributions from both practitioners and researches to provide a comprehensive account of the field. Using international examples, the textbook elucidates the various approaches that have successfully led to improvements in public health, whilst case studies in healthcare practices evaluate the impact of arts-based initiatives in a multitude of international settings, life-course stages, and social milieus. The Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health, and Wellbeing is a comprehensive resource that will be essential to anyone with an interest in this increasingly important component of public health practice.

Vol. for 1963 includes section Current Australian serials; a subject list.

Nonprofits and other organizations seeking grants and funding opportunities to support general operating expenses will find over 1,000 current operating grants--organized by state--each with contact and requirement information. Three user-friendly indexes (subject, sponsors, and geographic restrictions) help you to quickly find the right grants for your needs. Nonprofits and other organizations seeking grants and funding opportunities to support general operating expenses will find over 1,000 current operating grants--organized by state--each with contact and requirement information. Three user-friendly indexes (subject, sponsors, and geographic restrictions) help you to quickly find the right grants for your needs. Few needs are more important to a nonprofit organization than funding for operating costs. This new directory will save you time and money by focusing on grants fundamental to your organization. All types of nonprofits can benefit: arts and humanities, community development, health care, children and youth, and education. Each entry includes grant title, sponsor name and address, contact information (name and title, phone and fax numbers, email and Web site addresses), requirements and restrictions (when available), sample awards (when available), and sponsor's areas of interest.