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Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers, 2nd Edition

Mark Walsh, David Tait

  • Copyright 2014
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Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers 2nd Edition by Mark Walsh/David Tait
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARERS

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Meet the Authors

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Mark Walsh

Mark Walsh is an Open University social science tutor, freelance writer and mental health nurse.

David Tait

David Tait is a Lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier.

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  • A focus on the increasing cultural diversity of users of health care services.
  • Additional coverage on the concept of power, the family, the older adult, and public health.
  • New, humorous cartoons to aid learning.
  • References updated throughout.
  • New Appendix clearly maps chapters to the latest NMC standards and Essential Skills Clusters.
  • Companion website containing PowerPoint slides and additional practice questions.

Table of Contents

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Preface
Digital Support Resources
1. Understanding Sociology
2. Sociological Approaches to Healthcare Issues
3. Questioning Medical Knowledge
4. Social Class, the Family and Health Experience
5. Gender and Health
6. ‘Race’, Culture, Ethnicity and Health
7. Understanding illness and behaviour
8. Sociology and the body
9. Sociological approaches to mental distress
Appendices - Rapid Recap Answers

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  • ISBN-10: 1473705967
  • ISBN-13: 9781473705968
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  • ISBN-10: 1408075059
  • ISBN-13: 9781408075050
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