Sociology and its applications are key components of the core foundation programme taught to all nursing students on degree and diploma courses. This acclaimed textbook explores the nature of sociology and sociological research, and their application to health and health care. It is organised in four parts: the nature of sociology and sociological research, the social patterning of health and disease, the social aspects of illness and dying; and the organisation and delivery of health care. This new edition contains new chapters on gender, ethnicity and old age. It examines new approaches to understanding social inequalities in health and experiences of chronic illness and dying. It also explains recent changes in the NHS and health policy and explores their implications for nursing.
a useful introductory reference book for all nurses whether qualified , pre–registration or conversion course an asset to any nursing library or indeed to any student undertaking health care courses
Journal of Nursing Management
an excellent foundation for students at a very beginning level" Contemporary Nurse From reviews of the second edition:
written in a concise style, well structured, captivating and ... highly recommended."
Social Science & Medicine
"All in all a book that can be read with ease from cover to cover or delved into intermittently ... A user–friendly book."
Journal of Community Nursing
"Nurses will be delighted to find that much nursing research is used to support the discussion. The book should find its way into most multidisciplinary libraries and should become essential reading"
Professional Nurse