Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers: Foundations in Nursing and Health Care

Author:   Mark Walsh ,  Lynne Wigens
Publisher:   Cengage Learning EMEA
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780748777174


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   14 June 2004
Format:   Paperback
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This work considers the way in which societies and the individuals within them function. It demonstrates how sociological thinking can usefully explain clinical practice in the healthcare world. Using sociological thinking and methods, the reader is encouraged to question and understand healthcare experiences. It explores sociological approaches to healthcare issues and knowledge, the body and mental distress.

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Author:   Mark Walsh ,  Lynne Wigens
Publisher:   Cengage Learning EMEA
Imprint:   Nelson Thornes Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.352kg
ISBN:  

9780748777174


ISBN 10:   0748777172
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   14 June 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

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Preface Structure Of The Book 1. Understanding Sociology 2. 'Sociological Understanding' And Sociological Thinking 3. Sociological Approaches To Health-Care Issues 4. Questioning Medical Knowledge 5. Social Class And Health Experience 6. Women, Gender And Health 7. 'Race', Ethnicity And Health 8. Understanding Illness And Behaviour 9. Sociology And The Body 10. Sociological Approaches To Medical Distress Appendix: Answers To Rapid Recap Questions Index

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Preface Structure Of The Book 1. Understanding Sociology 2. 'Sociological Understanding' And Sociological Thinking 3. Sociological Approaches To Health-Care Issues 4. Questioning Medical Knowledge 5. Social Class And Health Experience 6. Women, Gender And Health 7. 'Race', Ethnicity And Health 8. Understanding Illness And Behaviour 9. Sociology And The Body 10. Sociological Approaches To Medical Distress Appendix: Answers To Rapid Recap Questions Index


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