The Health Studies Companion

ISBN-13: 9781403941879 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 424 str.

Clare Street

Opis

A comprehensive introduction that provides essential information and advice on study skills, research and careers for students of Health Studies. Ideal pre-course reading, it covers the core components of the course, reflective activities and stacks of useful resources to makes readers explore further and reflect on their learning.

Spis treści

Introduction PART I: STUDYING HEALTH Studying Health: Health as a contested concept PART II: KEY IDEOLOGIES Introduction Key Ideologies and Theories: Shaping the way we think Concluding comment PART III: KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS – INFORMING IDEAS AND ACTIONS Introduction Key Terms and Concepts: informing ideas and actions Concluding Comment PART IV: CASE STUDIES Introduction Case Study One – Obesity Case Study Two – ART and IVF Case Study Three – HIV Case Study Four – Dementia PART V: RESEARCH Introduction Introducing and Understanding Research in Health Studies The Research Process and Design Core Principles Informing the Research Process Methods, Analysis and Writing Up PART VI: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CAREERS: FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE WORKPLACE; T.Majothi, Careers Consultant Introduction Career Planning and Career Opportunities Developing Your Skills Through Reflective Activities.

O autorze

SOPHIE SMAILES is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Change at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. She has extensive experience within the fields of health and social care.

CLARE STREET is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. She is Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Contemporary Health Practice degree. Her main teaching responsibilities include public health, health promotion, epidemiology, and contemporary lifestyle issues.

Blurb

An instant access point for the study of health…

The Health Studies Companion explains terminology, theories and underpinning concepts of health. It is ideal preparatory and introductory reading, and provides a reliable point of reference throughout your programme of study.

This book will help you understand the competing and contested debates in contemporary health and social care. Highlights include easily searchable A-Z lists of explanations, reflective activities, stacks of further reading suggestions and an extensive research methods section. Plus with a detailed cross-referencing system, it allows you to make immediate connections between the various elements of knowledge and research.

? Suitable for all health students: accessible and appropriate for all, whether applying, just starting or looking for support throughout your course.

? Clear but detailed explanations: alphabetically explains and discusses key concepts, theories and ideologies, and draws links between them, offering you a foundation for all areas of study.

? Evidence-based discussion: looks at four prominent health issues and uses research from these areas to aid understanding and enhance criticality.
? Introduces research methods: understanding and critically analysing research is a vital skill for all students.

? Offers careers guidance: in a section written specially by a careers consultant, find advice on job opportunities, professions and interview skills.

This book is the launch pad to your degree success.