Understanding Trans Health: Discourse, Power and Possibility (Pearce Ruth)(Paperback)

Understanding Trans Health: Discourse, Power and Possibility (Pearce Ruth)(Paperback)

This is the first book to provide an in-depth sociological examination of the contemporary social and material conditions of health for transgender people. It draws upon the findings of a six-year ethnographic project in the United Kingdom that looked at the challenges faced by trans patients and

Methods of Critical Discourse Studies (Wodak Ruth)(Paperback)

This is a sophisticated and nuanced introduction to critical discourse analysis (CDA) that covers a range of topics in an accessible, engaging style. With international examples and an interdisciplinary approach, readers gain a rich understanding of the many angles into critical discourse analysis,

Health Promotion Settings: Principles and Practice (Scriven Angela)(Paperback)

Health Promotion Settings combines the theoretical discourse of the settings approach, covering a wide range of fundamental principles, concepts and policy issues, with real life examples of settings, including workplaces, schools, neighborhood, cities and prisons. Combining theory with practical

Understanding Health and Social Care: An Introductory Reader (Johnson Julia)(Paperback)

The new edition of the best-selling reader Understanding Health and Social Care combines classic works with newly commissioned material, offering readers unparalleled coverage of the key issues in health and social care. The breadth of material encompasses voices of service users, professional and

Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Epictetus)(Paperback)

'About things that are within our power and those that are not.' Epictetus' Discourses have been the most widely read and influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy, from antiquity onwards. They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health (Shim Ruth S.)(Paperback)

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health introduces readers to the concept of social justice and the outsized, but often ignored, role that social injustice plays in the identification, diagnosis, and management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The contributors are first-rate,

Understanding Film Theory (Doughty Ruth)(Paperback)

This book shows how theory can be drawn upon to gain a greater understanding of the complexity and meaning of the films that students watch and study, making it an ideal entry point for anyone tasked with applying theory to their academic

Tarot and Psychology: Spectrums of Possibility (Rosengarten Ph. D. Arthur)(Paperback)

This book provides an approach for understanding the psychological and spiritual possibilities of human experience, through Tarot

Health Intervention Research: Understanding Research Design and Methods (Sidani Souraya)(Paperback)

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing

Discourse on the Origin of Inequality (Rousseau Jean-Jacques)(Paperback)

In his Discourses (1755), Rousseau argues that inequalities of rank, wealth, and power are the inevitable result of the civilizing process. If inequality is intolerable - and Rousseau shows with unparalledled eloquence how it robs us not only of our material but also of our psychological

Understanding Pre-Eclampsia - A Guide for Parents and Health Professionals (Cowan Joyce)(Paperback / softback)

The Alchemy of Voice: Transform and Enrich Your Life Through the Power of Your Voice (Pearce Stewart)(Paperback)

Journalism, Power and Investigation: Global and Activist Perspectives (Price Stuart)(Paperback)

Journalism, Power and Investigation presents a contemporary, trans-national analysis of investigative journalism. Beginning with a detailed introduction that examines the relationship between this form of public communication and normative conceptions of democracy, the book offers a selection of

Fundamental Science Key Stage 1: Keeping Me Healthy: My Body and What it Needs (Owen Ruth)(Paperback / softback)

Think to Win: The Power of Possibility Thinking (Crawford Roger)(Paperback)

What do all remarkable people and organizations have in common? They embrace the power of 'possibility thinking.' The most successful people and organizations think again or think differently from those less successful. By developing the habit of possibility thinking, you are mentally prepared to

Mental Health and Well-Being: Alternatives to the Medical Model (Thompson Neil)(Paperback)

Mental Health and Well-Being provides a sound foundation for understanding alternatives to the medical model of mental health. Students and professionals alike will find an easy to understand overview of critiques of the dominant medical model of mental health and well-being, both longstanding and

Understanding Addiction Behaviours: Theoretical and Clinical Practice in Health and Social Care (2011) (Rassool G. Hussein)(Paperback)

Understanding Yoga Therapy: Applied Philosophy and Science for Health and Well-Being (Sullivan Marlysa B.)(Paperback)

Understanding Yoga Therapy offers a comprehensive and accessible perspective on yoga therapy as a complementary, integrative route to promoting whole-person well-being.Readers will come away from the book understanding how the philosophy, texts, and teachings of yoga benefit a wide range of health

Health Promotion Practice (Nutland Will)(Paperback)

This book gives the reader a sound understanding of the practice of health promotion, and helps to develop the skills

Affliction: Health, Disease, Poverty (Das Veena)(Paperback)

Affliction inaugurates a novel way of understanding the trajectories of health and disease in the context of poverty. Focusing on low-income neighborhoods in Delhi, it stitches together three different sets of issues. First, it examines the different trajectories of illness: What are the

Understanding Mental Health Practice (Haith Mark)(Paperback)

Mental health is a vast and fascinating subject but knowing where to begin can be challenging. This book focuses on the fundamentals of mental health care. It is packed full of 'need-to-know' information that will help students understand what is meant by mental health and wellbeing, be aware of

Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions (Colbert Bruce)(Paperback / softback)

For courses in Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions. Understanding The Human Form Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals: An Interactive Journey is a hands-on study companion that guides nursing and allied health students through the systems of the human body. The volume

Visions of Health: Understanding Iridology (Jensen Bernard)(Paperback)

For over one hundred years, researchers have studied the links between health and the patterns, colors, and textures of the iris. In the United States, Dr. Bernard Jensen brought the art of reading the iris into the twentieth century. In Visions of Health, Drs. Jensen and Bodeen describe the basics

Theories for Mental Health Nursing: A Guide for Practice (Stickley Theo)(Paperback)

An understanding of the theories that shape and define mental health policy and practice is essential for every mental health nurse. This book gives you the knowledge you need to understand those complex and varying theories, concepts and approaches. It helps you to deconstruct mental health and