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Health systems & services

Hardcover. Set at a health insurance company dubbed Acme, this book chronicles how the privatization of the health care system in Puerto Rico transformed the experience of accessing and providing care on the island. Through interviews and participant observation, it explores the everyday contexts in which market reforms were enacted. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJP; JHMC; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
NYU Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814724910
ISBN
9780814724910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.77

Hardcover. As US health care systems undergo a period of transformative change, so too will emergency care, and more specifically emergency departments. Editor(s): Scott, James; Shesser, Robert. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118779804
ISBN
9781118779804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.17

Paperback. This work shows how and why case management and community support replaced psychiatry and mental hospitals. It examines everyday written and oral narratives to prove that the common critique of social workers - that they are state agents controlling clients - is untrue. Num Pages: 286 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231122733
ISBN
9780231122733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.89

Paperback. The book offers new practice frameworks that help to make sense of people's mental distress and recovery in relation to their social experience. It explores the impact of social factors, such as power, abuse, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, on the causes and experiences of mental health problems. Editor(s): Tew, Jerry. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102205
ISBN
9781843102205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.58

Hardback. Editor(s): Haynes, Jerome. Num Pages: 294 pages. BIC Classification: MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
294
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634838276
ISBN
9781634838276
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 311.41
€ 230.17

Paperback. Global Health Governance is a comprehensive introduction to the changing international legal environment, the governmental and non-governmental actors involved with health issues, and the current regime's ability to adapt to new crises. It will appeal to students of global health politics international organization and human security. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745653099
ISBN
9780745653099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.28

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745653082
ISBN
9780745653082
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.45

Paperback. Papers presented at the second conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. Topics addressed include resource allocation, medical malpractice, changes in clinical practice, the effects of social change and the place of values in health care. Num Pages: 206 pages, 2 line drawings, index. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471926344
ISBN
9780471926344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 515.65

Paperback. A lively and comprehensive review of policy change in England, making useful comparisons with the rest of the UK. It includes the voices of key protagonists in the development of the public health workforce. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MBNS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. .
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447300328
ISBN
9781447300328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.45

Paperback. This important book reports on the latest research from around the world on the causes of stress in health care professionals, as well as the latest intervention techniques for reducing stress levels among those professionals. Editor(s): Payne, R.L.; Firth-Cozens, Jenny. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471998761
ISBN
9780471998761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.61

Paperback. Editor(s): Alvarez, Jenny. Num Pages: 79 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 7. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
79
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624174216
ISBN
9781624174216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.02
€ 70.11

Paperback. As migration increases, it is essential for healthcare professionals to consider the differing needs of migrants in order to competently provide them with quality care. This book explores the limited existing information around migrants' healthcare experiences, and offers practical guidance, together with clinical examples, to aid better practice. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; MBN; MBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137378507
ISBN
9781137378507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.17

Paperback. Providing compassionate, person-centred care for a person with dementia as they approach the end of life is a key issue for dementia care workers, and this book provides practical strategies to ensure physical and emotional wellbeing, guidance on ethical issues, useful examples for practice and solutions to possible obstacles. Series Editor(s): Downs, Murna. Series: Bradford Dementia Group. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN2; MBP; MJND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050470
ISBN
9781849050470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.86

Hardcover. An AHA Press/Jossey--Bass Publication Learn to reconceptualize strategy development in today's uncertain environment. This book introduces three specific techniques----scenario planning, decision analysis, and game theory---- that have been developed in the corporate world and tailored to the unique needs of the health care industry. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBP; VF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787955052
ISBN
9780787955052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.91

Paperback. It has often been assumed that people with developmental disabilities are incapable of expressing or acquiring the level of emotional insight necessary to engage in any kind of therapy. This book explodes this myth, challenging mental health professionals and families to engage in genuine dialogue with people who are developmentally disabled. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 182.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050166
ISBN
9781849050166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.85

Paperback. Health Studies: an Introduction is a comprehensive introduction to health and illness, approaches to healthcare, and the psychological, social and environmental factors that influence public and personal health. This thoroughly revised edition includes new chapters on geography & physiology, and increased coverage of global health issues. Editor(s): Naidoo, Jennie; Wills, Jane. Num Pages: 472 pages, 15 tables, 20 figures, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 192 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1016.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137348678
ISBN
9781137348678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 46.10

Hardback. Focuses on differences in health and health care as linked to important social factors. This title includes six articles looking at racial disparities on a variety of topics such as: knowledge of hepatitis C Virus; health services received and patients' experiences in seeking health care; use of CAM services; and, more. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781849507141
ISBN
9781849507141
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.72

Hardback. Deals with Social Sources of Disparities in Health and Health Care. This title reviews basic material on the topic. It includes five articles, three focused on racial and ethnic factors in disparities and two on those factors and other social factors such as SES. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie. Series Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848558342
ISBN
9781848558342
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.70

Hardback. This volume includes papers related to issues of technology, communication, health disparities and government options in health and health care services. It fills an existing gap by providing a clear sociological overview and focus on these topics. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783506453
ISBN
9781783506453
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.52

Hardback. This volume features papers on the theme of issues in health and health care for special groups, social factors and disparities. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH; MBPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786354686
ISBN
9781786354686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.06

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