Society and Health by Rosemary Gillespie

Society and Health by Rosemary Gillespie

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Summary

For all health professionals undergoing basic training. Explains social science concepts and theories and shows their relevance to work in health settings. Short chapters focused on key learning points with exercises and further reading

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Society and Health by Rosemary Gillespie

A concise introduction to the central issues concerning health and health care in contemporary society, Society and Health is written for all health professionals undergoing basic training. It explains social science concepts and theories and shows their relevance to work in health settings. Each chapter is short and focused on key learning points. 'concept boxes' highlight the main themes and facilitate revision exercises and activities enable students to apply knowledge to practice assumes no previous knowledge ideal for common foundation programme guided further reading

'Every midwifery student, whether pre-registration or post-registration, will want a copy of this up-to-the minute bookAll the key sociological areas are covered ... Attractively laid out, with tables, highlight boxes and exercises. Assumes no previous knowledge.' - Midirs - midwifery digest

'Excellent book for Access to Nursing students. Looks at all the main issues affecting the development of Health Care. I shall be recommending it to all my students.' - - Mr G. Williams, Woolwich College

'the editors have achieved their aim of providing an introductory text of relevance and use for its intended audience.' - Sociology of Health and Illness

Rosemary Gillespie, Graham Moon
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780415110228
ISBN 10 041511022X
Title Society and Health
Author Rosemary Gillespie
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1995-05-04
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.