{"product_id":"sociology-for-nurses-elaine-denny-9781509505401","title":"Sociology for Nurses","description":"\u003ci\u003eSociology for Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit the accompanying website at: \u003cb\u003ehttp: \/\/www.politybooks.com\/sociologyfornurses\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elaine Denny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1509505407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781509505401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.88d","brand":"Elaine Denny","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46136054055167,"sku":"9781509505401","price":88.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5cfde0e9-ace5-437c-9b1b-f2cc5c02050b.jpg?v=1726415546","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sociology-for-nurses-elaine-denny-9781509505401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}