Sociology for Nurses

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Publication details: 2010 Polity Press CambridgeEdition: 2nd edDescription: xii, 372 pISBN:

9780745646251

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DDC classification:

610.73 S6

Summary: Since its publication, Sociology for Nurses has become a leading textbook in the field and an invaluable companion for students wishing to understand how sociology can help nursing practice. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition maintains its commitment to providing jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all branches of professional nursing practice. Clearly written, and carefully illustrated, the new edition includes a whole new chapter on global health, as well as recent developments in health policy and a dedicated website with extra resources for students. In addition, the book provides: clearly-defined learning aims a useful glossary of sociological concepts structured activities and questions for discussion annotated suggestions for further reading Both editors have a wealth of experience teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration and post-registration levels. Their book will continue to spark interest and debate among all student nurses, particularly those approaching sociology for the first time. (http://www.polity.co.uk/book.asp?ref=9780745646244)

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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Since its publication, Sociology for Nurses has become a leading textbook in the field and an invaluable companion for students wishing to understand how sociology can help nursing practice.

This thoroughly revised and updated new edition maintains its commitment to providing jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all branches of professional nursing practice. Clearly written, and carefully illustrated, the new edition includes a whole new chapter on global health, as well as recent developments in health policy and a dedicated website with extra resources for students.

In addition, the book provides:

clearly-defined learning aims
a useful glossary of sociological concepts
structured activities and questions for discussion
annotated suggestions for further reading

Both editors have a wealth of experience teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration and post-registration levels. Their book will continue to spark interest and debate among all student nurses, particularly those approaching sociology for the first time. (http://www.polity.co.uk/book.asp?ref=9780745646244)

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