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paperback. The literature on depression in old age has tended to be dominated by the medical model with its focus on symptoms and treatment. This report breaks new ground by adopting a psycho-social approach - one that explores depression in the context of the everyday lives of older people. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346421
- ISBN
- 9781861346421
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.89
€ 25.99
€ 25.89
paperback. This book's striking message is that palliative care does not deliver on its aims to value people who are dying and make death and dying a natural part of life. Applying Social Role Valorisation, it argues for the de-institutionalisation of palliative care and recommends an alternative framework to current approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349217
- ISBN
- 9781861349217
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.12
€ 36.99
€ 36.12
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447301042
- ISBN
- 9781447301042
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Condition: New
€ 100.60
€ 100.60
hardcover. This is the story of a man and an institution. A world-renowned psychiatrist and first director-general of the World Health Organization, Brock Chisholm was one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century, yet is little-known today. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 b/w photos, 14 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW3; JPSN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814768
- ISBN
- 9780774814768
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Condition: New
€ 50.15
€ 50.15
Paperback. * A thoughtful and insightful textbook introduction to how health policy is made. * Pays attention to the social and political processes which structure what decisions are taken about health policy. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745641744
- ISBN
- 9780745641744
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Condition: New
€ 27.40
€ 27.40
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346308
- ISBN
- 9781861346308
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Condition: New
€ 28.16
€ 28.16
Paperback. Focusing on the British NHS, this book reviews the key contemporary debates concerning health systems. Series: Policy and Politics in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 262.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349293
- ISBN
- 9781861349293
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Condition: New
€ 19.06
€ 19.06
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309164252
- ISBN
- 9780309164252
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Condition: New
€ 71.15
€ 71.15
paperback. Social workers provide more mental health services than any other profession, yet recent biomedical trends in psychiatry appear to minimize the importance of their traditional concerns, which focus on the social environment that accompanies mental disorders and their treatment. Editor(s): Kirk, Stuart A. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 478 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780231128711
- ISBN
- 9780231128711
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Condition: New
€ 59.99€ 30.77
€ 59.99
€ 30.77
hardcover. Based on the author's 30+ years of studying and teaching about the U.S. health care system, Still Broken: Understanding the U.S. Health Care System provides clear and comprehensive tools to improve our declining health care system. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 tables, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804761963
- ISBN
- 9780804761963
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.39
€ 42.99
€ 35.39
hardcover. This book tracks the development of biomedicine in South Korea following liberation from Japan in 1945, covering the transition from Japanese imperial models of practice to an approximation of American and international models of health. Series: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; 3JJH; HBJF; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804784115
- ISBN
- 9780804784115
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Condition: New
€ 79.58
€ 79.58
Paperback. Incorporating investigative journalism, this title examines the contested place of health and development in El Salvador. It recounts the story of radical health activism from its origins in liberation theology and guerrilla medicine during the third-world country's twelve-year civil war, through development of a 'popular health system'. Series Editor(s): Marshall, Mac. Series: Studies in Medical Anthropology. Num Pages: 330 pages, 13 photographs & 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCS; JHMC; JP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813547367
- ISBN
- 9780813547367
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Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 45.62
€ 50.99
€ 45.62
paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JH; 3JJ; JHM; MBP; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 417.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816630486
- ISBN
- 9780816630486
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.62
€ 31.99
€ 28.62
Methods for Community-Based Participatory Research for Health
. Ed(S): Israel, Barbara A.; Eng, Eugenia; Sc...
Paperback. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition provides a step-by-step approach to application of participatory approaches to qualitative data collection (including structured and unstructured interviews, observations, and group interviews) and data analysis (including constant comparative method, coding schemes, and theme memo). Editor(s): Israel, Barbara A.; Eng, Eugenia; Schulz, Amy J.; Parker, Edith A. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 179 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1184.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118021866
- ISBN
- 9781118021866
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Condition: New
€ 85.65
€ 85.65
Paperback. This textbook provides a comprehensive analysis of how geographical perspectives can be used to understand the problems of health inequalities. It relates theoretical arguments to specific landscapes and will be a key resource for understanding the articulation between theory and empirical methods for understanding health variation in urban areas. Num Pages: 344 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; RG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761968238
- ISBN
- 9780761968238
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Condition: New
€ 66.01
€ 66.01
Paperback. A Shocking Expose of the Irish Health System Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; MBNH; MBP; MJCJ3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 176. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KTG0017837
- ISBN
- 9780340951323
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Is there any evidence that we can reduce the incidence of mental ill health? Is it possible to prevent recurrence of mental ill health? This comprehensive book draws on research on the development and persistence of behavioural problems in childhood, adult depression and schizophrenia. Num Pages: 280 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415455411
- ISBN
- 9780415455411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.87
€ 47.87
paperback. Through ninety-five interviews with primary care physicians (PCPs) working in different settings, as well as medical students and residents, this book provides insight into the everyday lives of generalist physicians in the early twenty-first century - their work, stresses, hopes, expectations, and values. Series Editor(s): Apple, Rima D.; Golden, Janet. Series: Critical Issues in Health and Medicine Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780813546766
- ISBN
- 9780813546766
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 43.35
€ 48.99
€ 43.35
Ministry in the Spiritual and Cultural Diversity of Health Care
Fukuyama, Mary A.. Ed(S): Anderson, Robert
Paperback. Editor(s): Anderson, Robert. Num Pages: 98 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX4; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780789025579
- ISBN
- 9780789025579
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Condition: New
€ 67.29
€ 67.29
Paperback. Specifically for front-line workers in health and social care Communication, Relationships and Care aims to improve understanding of communication and relationships in care settings and to enable critical reflection on practice and experiance. Editor(s): Barrett, Sheila; Rogers, Anita (School of Health and Social Care, The Open University); Martin, Robb (School of Health and Social Care, The Open University); Komaromy, Carol. Num Pages: 380 pages, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GTC; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415326605
- ISBN
- 9780415326605
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Condition: New
€ 48.03
€ 48.03
Paperback. Focuses on the core skills necessary to effectively implement teamwork in a complex hospital or primary care setting. The book provides expert insights for evaluating and improving healthcare teams and illuminate the role of senior leadership in advancing teamwork. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071791953
- ISBN
- 9780071791953
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Condition: New
€ 83.04
€ 83.04
Paperback. This important resource offers a complete examination of value-based health care management which links quality and financial success. The text is written by an international leader and author in health care quality. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV1; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470281673
- ISBN
- 9780470281673
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Condition: New
€ 112.74
€ 112.74
Paperback. 'Clinical Leadership from A to Z' contains practical leadership guidelines from the Chief Executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Dickon Weir-Hughes. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 139 x 215 x 9. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780273751564
- ISBN
- 9780273751564
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Condition: New
€ 46.83
€ 46.83
hardcover. This volume looks at the most successful existing strategies to promote wellbeing and mental health. It examines the latest research in the science of wellbeing and discusses the practical implications for improved learning, creativity, productivity, relationships, and health. Editor(s): Huppert, Felicia A.; Cooper, Cary L. Series: Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: JM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1176.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Volume VI
- SKU
- V9781118608357
- ISBN
- 9781118608357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.52
€ 189.52