What is the relationship between social policy and health? Who provides social welfare? How has the provision of welfare developed? "Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is one of a series of texts which provide coherent and multi-disciplinary support for all professional groups involved in the provision of health and social care. It provides the student with a lively, readable and well-illustrated introduction to social policy. The authors take as a starting point the importance of the conceptual connection ...
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What is the relationship between social policy and health? Who provides social welfare? How has the provision of welfare developed? "Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is one of a series of texts which provide coherent and multi-disciplinary support for all professional groups involved in the provision of health and social care. It provides the student with a lively, readable and well-illustrated introduction to social policy. The authors take as a starting point the importance of the conceptual connection between health and illness. The stress throughout the book is on the significance of social policy in preventing ill health and disability as well as supporting the sick and disabled. A broad approach to social policy is taken, and the text is organized around the provision of welfare in the following contexts: public; private; voluntary; informal. Consideration is given to competing ideologies of welfare and the development of welfare as well as contemporary provision. "Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is based on the authors' first-hand teaching and research experience. The text has been carefully designed with the student in mind: a comprehensive reference list is provided at the end of the book, together with a glossary of important terms. The text is illustrated with tables and graphs throughout, and there are suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter. "Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is a key textbook for all students undertaking diploma or degree level courses in nursing, health and social care.
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Add this copy of Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions to cart. $9.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Open University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780335193592.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780335193592.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Social Policy for Nurses and the Caring Professions to cart. $3.10, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Open University Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Underlining. There is pen or pencil underlining one some pages, however this does not interfere with use. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
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