Sociology for Nurses

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Elaine Denny (University of Central England in Birmingham) Sarah Earle (University College Northampton)

Sociology for Nurses

Elaine Denny (University of Central England in Birmingham), Sarah Earle (University College Northampton), Alistair Hewison (University of Birmingham)

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Polity Press
29 April 2016

Sociology; Nursing sociology

Sociology for Nurses has become a leading textbook and an invaluable companion for students wishing to get to grips with how sociology can positively transform professional nursing practice.

This thoroughly revised new edition maintains its commitment to providing jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all branches of nursing. Readers will develop a clear understanding of what sociology is and why it is essential to practice, gain deeper awareness of social issues such as gender, ethnicity, class and the life course, and become more familiar with the social contexts of health policy and nursing as a profession.

With updates in every chapter, the third edition includes a new chapter on research methods, a reorganized collection of chapters on health policy, extended coverage of long-term illness and disability, as well as contemporary case studies on topical healthcare issues such as dementia, the ‘obesity epidemic’ and recent attempts to integrate health and social care. In addition, the book provides clearly defined learning aims, a useful glossary of sociological concepts, structured activities and questions for discussion, and annotated suggestions for further reading.

The editors and contributing authors to the book have a wealth of experience teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration and post-registration levels. Their book will continue to spark interest and debate among all student nurses, particularly those approaching sociology for the first time.

Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www.politybooks.com/sociologyfornurses.

Edited by: Elaine Denny (University of Central England in Birmingham), Sarah Earle (University College Northampton), Alistair Hewison (University of Birmingham)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9781509505418
ISBN 10: 1509505415
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 29 April 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part I: Nursing and the Sociology of Health and Health Care 1. What is Sociology? Sarah Earle and Keith Sharp 2. Why Should Nurses Study Sociology? Sarah Earle and Barbara Green 3. What is Health? Sarah Earle 4. Nursing as an Occupation Elaine Denny 5. Researching Health Carol Komaromy Part II: Inequalities and Diversity in Health and Health Care 6. Gender Gayle Letherby 7. The Family, Health and Caring Geraldine Brown and Corinne Wilson 8. Age and Ageing Pat Chambers and Elaine Denny 9. Long Term Illness and Conditions Elaine Denny 10. Disability Sue Ledger, Jan Walmsley and Lindy Shufflebotham 11. Social Class and Health Sarah Earle and Terry O’Donnell 12. Race and Ethnicity Paula McGee Part III: Policy Influences on Health and Health Care 13. Policy in Health Kate Thomson 14. Managing in Health Care Alistair Hewison 15. Social Care Catherine Needham 16. Global Health Sarah Earle

Elaine Denny is Emeritus Professor of Health Sociology at Birmingham City University Sarah Earle is Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care at The Open University Alistair Hewison is Senior Lecturer of Nursing at the University of Birmingham

Reviews for Sociology for Nurses

This new edition continues to have an accessible style much needed by those students of health care new to sociology. The selected topics are tackled from a practitioner's perspective, with questions at the end of each chapter to help explore and apply the material in more detail. A new chapter tackling the impact of globalization is welcomed. This is an ideal textbook for students of all branches of nursing and midwifery, particularly in the early years, or for those revisiting the underpinning disciplines supporting nursing practice. A relevant, enjoyable read supported by good references and recommendations for further reading. Jane Alderton, University of Brighton This clearly written introduction to sociology demonstrates the relevance of the subject to nursing. After considering social divisions in relation to health and health care, the book then explores where and how health care takes place and, finally, gives an overview of health and related government policy. Paul Godin, City University, London