1st Edition

Society and Health An Introduction to Social Science for Health Professionals

By Rosemary Gillespie, Graham Moon Copyright 1995
    280 Pages
    by Routledge

    280 Pages
    by Routledge

    A concise introduction to the central issues concerning health and health care in contemporary society, Society and Health is written for all health professionals undergoing basic training. It explains social science concepts and theories and shows their relevance to work in health settings.
    Each chapter is short and focused on key learning points.
    'concept boxes' highlight the main themes and facilitate revision
    exercises and activities enable students to apply knowledge to practice
    assumes no previous knowledge
    ideal for common foundation programme
    guided further reading

    Chloe Gerhardt, Martin Giddey, Rosemary Gillespie, Ian Kendall, Graham Moon, Nancy North, Robin Prior all at University of Portsmouth

    Biography

    Rosemary Gillespie, Graham Moon

    'Every midwifery student, whether pre-registration or post-registration, will want a copy of this up-to-the minute book. All the key sociological areas are covered ... Attractively laid out, with tables, highlight boxes and exercises. Assumes no previous knowledge.' - Midirs - midwifery digest

    'Excellent book for Access to Nursing students. Looks at all the main issues affecting the development of Health Care. I shall be recommending it to all my students.' - - Mr G. Williams, Woolwich College

    'the editors have achieved their aim of providing an introductory text of relevance and use for its intended audience.' - Sociology of Health and Illness