Sociology for nurses. /
Maya George
- Delhi: AITBS Pub, 2011.
- 330 p.: ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Contents: Introduction to sociology: an introduction -- Individual in society: Growth and development -- Environmental influence on growth -- Rights and responsibilities of the individual in society -- The family: The family -- The society: Groups in society -- Social stratification -- Social changes and social control -- Social problems -- The community: Community -- Economics of society: National resources and their development -- Population explosion -- Social security -- Family income and health --
Focuses on the relevance of sociology to contemporary nursing practice. Clearly written, and carefully illustrated, the book uses jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all branches of professional nursing practice.