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Hardback. Examines the development of medicine in Qing dynasty China. Focusing on the specialty of 'medicine for women' (fuke), this book explores the material and ideological issues associated with childbearing in the late imperial period. It analyzes the points of convergence and contention that shaped people's views of women's reproductive diseases. Num Pages: 378 pages, 8 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520260689
- ISBN
- 9780520260689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.60€ 63.19
€ 81.60
€ 63.19
Paperback. Reveals the hidden health dangers in many of the seemingly innocent products we encounter every day - a tube of glue in a kitchen drawer, a bottle of bleach in the laundry room, a rayon scarf on a closet shelf, a brass knob on the front door, and a wood plank on an outdoor deck. Num Pages: 424 pages, 14 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition,Revised
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520261273
- ISBN
- 9780520261273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.27
€ 32.99
€ 24.27
Hardback. Focuses on a group of African American families in a multicultural urban environment, many of them poor and all of them with children who have been diagnosed with serious chronic medical conditions. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520267343
- ISBN
- 9780520267343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.94€ 70.74
€ 91.94
€ 70.74
Hardback. A comprehensive argument against the pharmaceuticalization of medicine that tackles problems in health care which are leading to a growing number of deaths and disabilities. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270985
- ISBN
- 9780520270985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.29
€ 45.99
€ 32.29
Hardback. Provides an introduction to the field of global health. This title is suitable for schools of public health, nursing, and medicine, and also in undergraduate and graduate classes in anthropology, sociology, political economy, and history, among others. Editor(s): Farmer, Paul; Kleinman, Arthur; Kim, Jim Yong; Basilico, Matthew. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. Num Pages: 512 pages, 41 b/w photographs, 35 line illustrations, 12 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 38. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271975
- ISBN
- 9780520271975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.94€ 70.74
€ 91.94
€ 70.74
Paperback. Doctors have always absorbed the racial stereotypes and folkloric beliefs about racial differences that permeate the general population. This title provides a description of how American doctors think about racial differences and how this kind of thinking affects the treatment of their black patients. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274013
- ISBN
- 9780520274013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.27
€ 32.99
€ 24.27
Hardback. Explores the moral lives of mental health clinicians serving the most marginalized individuals in the US healthcare system. This title traces the ethical dilemmas and everyday struggles of front line providers. It shows how people working deep inside the system struggle to maintain their ideals and manage a chronic sense of futility. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274785
- ISBN
- 9780520274785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.94€ 70.81
€ 91.94
€ 70.81
Hardback. Begun in 1971 as a French alternative to the Red Cross, the MSF has grown into an international institution with a reputation for outspoken protest as well as technical efficiency. This title tells the story of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders or MSF) and its effort to "save lives" on a global scale. Num Pages: 338 pages, 4 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JHM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274846
- ISBN
- 9780520274846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.81€ 52.26
€ 67.81
€ 52.26
Paperback. Rethinking the Sociology of Mental Health is a collection of original papers introducing new ways of thinking sociologically about the terrain of mental health. There are more general papers about mental health and mental health policy and papers about specific types of mental illness and particular policy issues such as dangerousness. Editor(s): Busfield, Joan. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFFH; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631221852
- ISBN
- 9780631221852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.75
€ 27.75
Paperback. * Contributes to the on--going debate about health care rationing. * Uses recent case studies from the United Kingdom, Europe and North America. * Examines issues such as prioritisation and access to care in a range of hospital and community settings. . Editor(s): Hughes, David; Light, Donald. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228578
- ISBN
- 9780631228578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.72
€ 27.72
Paperback. Identifying anticipated future healthcare needs and planning and how to meet them is a challenge. This book provides insight for those concerned in the development of health and care buildings and environments, and examines the core issues which are driving change. It also looks at innovation in caring environments for older people. Num Pages: 192 pages, 26. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMG; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632035779
- ISBN
- 9780632035779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.22
€ 57.22
Paperback. As a result of recent changes in health care, nurses, GPs and health visitors find that they are required to take a major role in nutrition education and dietary advice. Health promotion is now an important aspect of general practice and community care. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MBPC; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632039814
- ISBN
- 9780632039814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.42
€ 42.42
Paperback. In this text, nurse educators and practitioners review the role of the modern mental health nurse. Each contributor presents a different "version" of the mental health nurse encouraging students, teachers and practitioners to read and think more widely about mental health nursing. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15. BIC Classification: MBPK; MMZ; MQCL5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632039999
- ISBN
- 9780632039999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
Paperback. This is a real-world critique of the ideologies and theories of health care management as applied to practice today. Central issues, including people management and workplace education, are approached from contemporary, theoretical and practical perspectives. Editor(s): Morton-Cooper, Alison; Bamford, Margaret; Cavanagh, Stephen J. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 line illustrations, glossary, references, index. BIC Classification: KJM; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040322
- ISBN
- 9780632040322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.05
€ 67.05
Paperback. Pathways of Care programmes are used in all areas of healthcare to improve clinical effectiveness and the quality of patient care. This book is an essential reference source for all those involved in coordinating healthcare delivery. Editor(s): Johnson, Sue. Num Pages: 288 pages, 40 line illustrations, index. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040766
- ISBN
- 9780632040766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.69
€ 70.69
Paperback. This text provides examples of the type of clinical experience students are likely to have on their student placements. It illustrates three main theoretical approaches taught to students: psychodynamic, person-centred and behavioural. Num Pages: 176 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JMAL; MBP; MQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632041442
- ISBN
- 9780632041442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.08
€ 62.08
Paperback. A Practical Handbook for Community Health Nurses: Working with Children and their Parents is designed to provide nurses and their students with an up--to--date reference source, bringing together the available evidence on a range of issues central to their work with children and parents. Editor(s): Booth, Katie; Luker, Karen. Num Pages: 208 pages, 10. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MJW; MQCL3; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632042463
- ISBN
- 9780632042463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Paperback. Aimed at medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners and other health-care providers who need to understand managed care, this text covers issues ranging from medical costs to health-care reform. This edition includes a new section on legislative initiatives. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: MBPC; MQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632043781
- ISBN
- 9780632043781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 220.59
€ 220.59
Paperback. A comprehensive overview of the range of issues and concerns related to sexuality and health care. It describes the normal processes and issues which arise at different stages in a person's life connected with sexuality, and describes the issues which arise when there is illness or disfigurement. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632048045
- ISBN
- 9780632048045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.17
€ 57.17
Paperback. This text discusses and evaluates the two main approaches to advocacy: empowering the patients with information; and endorsing their needs by speaking out on their behalf. It aims to offer a research-based model which practitioners can use in their study or in everyday practice. Num Pages: 176 pages, 3. BIC Classification: MBPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049776
- ISBN
- 9780632049776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54