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Medicine: general issues
Paperback. * Provides a bridge between the sociology of medicine and the sociology of science and technology* Opens up the a black boxa of medical technologies to sociological scrutiny. . Editor(s): Elston, Mary Ann. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PDR; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631204473
- ISBN
- 9780631204473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.87
€ 27.87
Hardback. This is a study of the multi-faceted dimensions of the genetic revolution and its philosophical, ethical, social, and political significance. It brings together the best and most influential contemporary writing about genetics. Editor(s): Burley, Justine; Burley, Justine; Harris, John. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 508 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFM; MBDC; MFN; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206989
- ISBN
- 9780631206989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.11
€ 206.11
Paperback. In an extensively revised new edition of the successful Anorexia and Bulimia, Richard Gordon includes new information and discussion of the latest ideas in this rapidly growing research field. The past two decades have witnessed an enormous increase in the number of cases of eating disorders in industrial societies. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QFH; JFFH; JHBC; JHMC; MBNS; MMZD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 452.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631214960
- ISBN
- 9780631214960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.84
€ 48.99
€ 48.84
Paperback. * Helps readers to understand the experience of suffering Alzheimera s Disease. * Incorporates the actual words of afflicted persons. * Focuses on constructive ways of improving the lives of sufferers and their carers. * Examines the intact abilities of Alzheimera s sufferers. . Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MJN; MMZ; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631216667
- ISBN
- 9780631216667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.57
€ 57.57
Paperback. In this text, figures in the field of behavioural medicine argue why a biopsychosocial perspective is crucial to reducing the tremendous personal and societal burden of chronic disease. Editor(s): Christensen, Alan; Antoni, Professor Michael (University of Miami USA). Series: The Blackwell Series in Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631220763
- ISBN
- 9780631220763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.44
€ 67.44
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
€ 27.87
€ 27.87
Paperback. Introduces students of sociology and health care to the fields of medical knowledge and medical work. This book chronicles research in the field of medical knowledge, medical work and health care over the years. It summarises changes in how health care was delivered and how medical knowledge and practice were conceptualised in this period. Editor(s): Annandale, Ellen; Elston, Mary Ann; Prior, Lindsay. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223276
- ISBN
- 9780631223276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.85
€ 32.99
€ 32.85
Paperback. Presenting on-the-ground evidence and ethnographic cases, this book emphasizes that HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa is a complex and regionally specific phenomenon rooted in local economies, deepening poverty, migration, gender, war, global economies, and cultural politics. Editor(s): Kalipeni, Ezekiel; Craddock, Susan; Oppong, Joseph Ransford; Ghosh, Jayati. Num Pages: 416 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH2; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 248 x 30. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631223573
- ISBN
- 9780631223573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.04
€ 60.04
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
€ 27.89
€ 27.89
Hardcover. A host of ethical questions has arisen recently in response to the development of new reproductive technologies. This text helps students of theology, philosophy and health studies, as well as lay readers to find answers to these questions. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631234913
- ISBN
- 9780631234913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.26
€ 139.26
Paperback. The new edition of this established text has been thoroughly revised and updated. It is divided into six parts. The first two parts cover the X--ray tube and X--ray generators. Part three looks at general, multipurpose radiographic equipment. Editor(s): Carter, P. H.; Paterson, A. M.; Thornton, M. L.; Hyatt, A. P.; Milne, A.; Pirrie, J. R. Num Pages: 336 pages, 203 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBG; MMPH; MQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632027248
- ISBN
- 9780632027248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.33€ 57.89
€ 69.33
€ 57.89
Paperback. Health promotion is high on the political agenda. This text introduces key ideals, issues and controversies concerning health theory and concepts. It explores the practical opportunities and constraints facing nurses seeking to promote health in a range of settings. Editor(s): Dines, Alison; Cribb, Alan. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10. BIC Classification: MBNH; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632035434
- ISBN
- 9780632035434
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.26
€ 59.26
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
€ 57.54
€ 57.54
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
€ 42.99€ 42.71
€ 42.99
€ 42.71
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
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
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
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
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
€ 71.18
€ 71.18
Paperback. explains the ethos and principles of action research demonstrates how it may be used in health care practice helps practitioners participate in and/or plan, carry out and evaluate their own action research studies author of best-selling Mentoring, Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision with Anne Palmer. Num Pages: 128 pages, 20 line illustrations, references, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MBGR; MQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040919
- ISBN
- 9780632040919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.32
€ 82.32
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
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
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
€ 66.22
€ 66.22