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OverviewA 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sophie Smailes (Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester) , Clare Street (Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Red Globe Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.630kg ISBN: 9781403941879ISBN 10: 1403941874 Pages: 424 Publication Date: 21 June 2011 Audience: Adult education , Further / Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction 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.Reviews'It is a book that can be read many times and new insight and information found, due to the changing and maturing of the student's intellect. I myself found the book illuminating and interesting!' - Giselle Corincigh, Lecturer in Health Studies, Brunel University, UK 'contains much useful information to form a foundation of knowledge on which to build.' - Sue Chilton, Senior Lecturer in Health Studies, University of Gloucestershire, UK 'A very accessible, engaging and useful textbook.' - Nova Corcoran, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, UK Author InformationSOPHIE 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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