Sociology for NursesElaine Denny, Sarah Earle Nurses often ask: - What is sociology? This major new textbook answers these questions. It focuses on the relevance of sociology to contemporary nursing practice. Clearly written, and carefully illustrated, the book uses jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all branches of professional nursing practice. In addition, the book provides: - clearly defined learning aims Both editors have a wealth of experience teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration and post-registration levels. Their book will spark interest and debate amongst all student nurses, particularly those approaching sociology for the first time. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Part I | 4 |
Nursing and theSociology of Health and Health Care | 5 |
1 What is Sociology? | 7 |
2 Why Should Nurses Study Sociology? | 29 |
3 What is Health? | 47 |
4 Nursing as an Occupation | 66 |
Part II | 84 |
Part III | 178 |
Where does Care Take Place? | 179 |
10 The Family Health and Caring | 181 |
11 Primary Care in the Community | 199 |
12 Hospitals and Institutions in the Community | 217 |
Part IV | 234 |
Policy Influences onHealth and Health Care | 235 |
13 Health Policy | 237 |
Inequalities and Diversities in Health and Health Care | 85 |
5 Gendered Concerns | 87 |
6 Contemporary Perspectives on Ageing | 104 |
7 Chronic Illness Disabling Barriers Discrimination and Prejudice | 121 |
8 Social Class and Health | 140 |
9 Race and Ethnicity | 161 |