""This is an easy-to-read introductory text exploring the social
aspects of health, illness and healthcare. Key concepts are
introduced carefully and there is a helpful glossary of key terms.
Activities and discussion points enable students to pace their
learning and illustrative case studies bring the text to life. In
short, this is a gentle yet comprehensive introduction which will
no doubt become popular with lecturers and students alike."
Dr Sarah Earle, Associate Dean Research, The Open University, UK
"Larkin's book provides an excellent and accessible read for
students studying health related disciplines... a useful resource
for those new to the subject area of social aspects of health,
health care and illness and a good refresher for those that may not
have studied the subject for some time or those returning to study.
The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and
theories."
Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire,
UK
"I wish to congratulate Mary Larkin for creating such a useful
resource. The structure of this book and the writing style employed
makes light work of complex subjects. The overview at the beginning
of each chapter is useful to signpost the student to the topics
covered. Because the book is well explained throughout it would be
a useful core text for level 4 5 & 6 modules in pre-and post
registration nursing in the UK. Each chapter of this book directs
the students reading and the interactive design fosters independent
learning. This is a well written comprehensive text and is a 'must'
for students in the pursuit of understanding the social aspects of
health."
Peggy Murphy, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), Glyndwr University,
UK
"Mary Larkin's textbook offers the nursing student a lively
insight into many applied aspects of the social aspects of health
and illness. It uses a variety of theoretical perspectives, and all
concepts are clearly extrapolated. A variety of devices are then
utilised to facilitate knowledge and understanding. This is an
excellent resource, which I would highly recommend."
Siobhan McCullough, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's
University Belfast, UK
"Mary Larkin has written a comprehensive survey of contemporary
health issues well suited to the needs of students of social
aspects of health. Written in an accessible and lively style, the
book covers an impressive range of theoretical approaches and
substantive material, complemented by summaries, discussion
questions and learning activities, to prompt students to reflect on
their reading and to engage with the text."
Hannah Bradby, University of Warwick, UK
"I find this to be one of the most intuitive texts I have read
to date as a student. Mary Larkin has an obvious passion for and
belief in what she has written, making this all the more enjoyable
and interesting to read."
Roisin Kiernan, Student nurse, Queen's University Belfast, UK
"A valuable book owing to its excellent contents, its effective
layout and clear method of delivering information. It is well worth
the price."
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011
"I found this book to be very well thought out and well
written... It gave me more insight into the academics of nursing.
It's a book that would have been very beneficial to me when I first
embarked on my nursing course in understanding key
concepts..."
Antoinette Honegan, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK"
This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students
studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as
part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional
qualification related to health, social care, youth and community
work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is
suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad
and accessible text for use throughout their studies.
The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration
of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social
aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores
and explains the different relationships between social categories
and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the
healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters
on: Gender Social class Ethnicity Ageing Physical ill health Mental
health and illness Disability Death and dying Families, communities
and healthcare Healthcare organisations and professions In addition
to drawing together many different sources within this subject
area, this engaging book is full of case studies, primary sources
and activities for study, all of which will help you get to grips
with the core concepts and themes in the study of health, illness
and healthcare.
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