Author Description

An introduction to sociology for nurses and health professionals that is simply written but does not lose academic integrity. It is ideal for undergraduate nurses and those on Dip Nurse course. The new edition includes new material on critical theory andfeminist perspectives. Recent changes in the organisation of the NHS have given rise to substantial revisions to the chapters on health care organisations and the sociology of the professions. All chapters have been updated to include relevant materialappearing in the years since publication of the first edition. Extremely popular first edition Very well reviewed Written in an easy, informal style with the minimum of jargon Highly authoritative Authors both well known and respected in health sociology FEATURES OF THIS NEW EDITION: Management structure section completely rewritten Research examples based on AIDS Completely updated with many new illustrations Improved larger format for easier use