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.
This is a very useful concise list of terms in the field of Health Studies and Medical Sociology. It provides students with short definitions and summaries of the development of those ideas.
Interesting to look through but does not have high relevance for module.
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.
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.
Very useful indeed. Have requested purchases for the library
It is a very complete overview of the key concepts. It allows the student to focus on the main topics and themes, get the essentials and then go on to look for more specialised/detailed reading if required.
A solid fundamental text; direct and to the point
Accessible, succinct, and comprehensive collection of important information for any health promotion course.
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
This is an excellent book, that is easy to read and informative over a number of topics. I found that the students that had read this book produced much better pieces of work for thier assessments and so I am now classifying this as essential for the same course next year.
