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A 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...
A 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.
Comprehensive for all health students: suitable for those considering a health studies course, applying, about to start or in the first year Clear and accessible introduction: alphabetically introduces key concepts, theories and ideologies Great value complete resource: in a compact portable size this resource will be of use throughout all levels of a health studies degree - students will return to it again and again!
Introduction 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.
SOPHIE 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.
SOPHIE 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.
