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Sociology for Nurses

by: Denny, Elaine; Earle, Sarah

Sociology for Nurses

by: Denny, Elaine; Earle, Sarah

ISBN 13:
9780745646251
ISBN 10:
0745646255
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/01/2010
Publisher: Polity

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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.

Notes on Contributors	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. x
Illustration Credits	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Nursing and the Sociology of Health and Health Care
What is Sociology?	p. 7
Why Should Nurses Study Sociology?	p. 28
What is Health?	p. 50
Nursing as an Occupation	p. 72
Inequalities and Diversities in Health and Health Care
Gender	p. 99
Age and Ageing	p. 118
Chronic Illness and Disability	p. 138
Social Class	p. 161
Race and Ethnicity	p. 184
Global Health	p. 205
Where Does Care Take Place?
The Family, Health and Caring	p. 229
Primary Care in the Community	p. 247
Hospitals and Institutions	p. 268
Policy Influences on Health and Health Care
Health Policy	p. 293
The Management and Organization of Health Care	p. 311
Health, Housing and the Environment	p. 333
Conclusion	p. 358
Index	p. 361
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Sociology for Nurses

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