Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers by Mark Walsh (English) Paperback Bo

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Focuses on how human lives are socially structured and organised, and on the ways in which everyday experiences are made meaningful - a crucial underpinning of health and social care theory and practice.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Now in its second edition, An Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers provides an accessible grounding for all nursing and health care students who have little previous experience of studying Sociology but who, within their first year courses, need to quickly develop sociological thinking skills and knowledge that they can apply to their own care practice. As a discipline, Sociology focuses on how human lives are socially structured and organised, and on the ways in which everyday experiences are made meaningful ' a crucial underpinning of health and social care theory and practice. This engaging text introduces basic sociological concepts and techniques and encourages all health care students to make the most of their experiences in the practice environment, learning from these, and becoming a reflective, sociologically-informed practitioner.

Notes

2nd edition.

Author Biography

David Tait is a Lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier. Mark Walsh is an Open University social science tutor, freelance writer and mental health nurse.

Table of Contents

PrefaceDigital Support Resources1. Understanding Sociology2. Sociological Approaches to Healthcare Issues3. Questioning Medical Knowledge4. Social Class, the Family and Health Experience5. Gender and Health6. 'Race', Culture, Ethnicity and Health7. Understanding illness and behaviour8. Sociology and the body9. Sociological approaches to mental distressAppendices - Rapid Recap Answers

Details ISBN1408075059 Author David Tait Year 2014 ISBN-10 1408075059 ISBN-13 9781408075050 Media Book Pages 160 Imprint Cengage Learning EMEA Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 306.461 Edition 2nd International edition Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2014-05-24 NZ Release Date 2014-05-24 Publisher Cengage Learning EMEA Publication Date 2014-05-24 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Edition Description International Edition AU Release Date 2014-05-23 We've got this

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