Key Concepts in Health Studies
- Chris Yuill - Robert Gordon University, UK
- Iain Crinson - University of London, UK
- Eilidh Duncan - Robert Gordon University, UK
SAGE Key Concepts series
Key Concepts in Health Studies provides a much needed guide to the central concepts used across the subject, and offers the reader a comprehensive overview of the core topics, theories and debates. Drawing together the fundamentals within the disciplines of health, nursing, and social policy this book is an ideal text both for students studying health in a range of academic fields, and for health and social care practitioners. From ageism to public health, and gender to obesity, the book offers an exciting guide to the multidisciplinary field. Each entry features:
- A snapshot definition of the concept
- A wider discussion of the main issues
- Case studies illustrating the application of theory to practice
- Examples of further reading
Highly readable, with clear indexing, and cross-referencing between entries, this is not only a student-friendly textbook that will enable the reader to dip into and update their knowledge of a particular key concept, but a valuable resource to anyone practicing in the health care field.
A solid fundamental text; direct and to the point
A good comprehensive resource
Very useful indeed. Have requested purchases for the library
This text book will be very useful for all health & social care students and also for the health care professionals. All the key issues of health are well described in this book. Descriptions are very brief, to the point and contain major issues.
Students can also use it as pocket handbook as it is very easy to carry. I would recommend this book for all health care professional who are working in health care industry.
Gives a very good quick over view of a range of topics, covers the most salient issues, and signposts issues to look at in more detail. Good starting point for students to carry out more research.
The book will be reccommended as supplemental reading for modules at both level 4 and 5 The text will guide the student to a starting point to develop their knowledge on a specific topic.
Accessible, succinct, and comprehensive collection of important information for any health promotion course.
This book covers the key concepts in health studies well. It will be a good start for students in their undergraduate degree. Students will develop a good initial understanding of health using this book.
Excellent book providing a snapshot of the social, political, cultural processes that influence health and how healthcare is perceived and delivered. An excellent reference for undergraduate students trying to disintangle the practice of nursing within a biomedical model of care
