Sociology for Midwives (Paperback)

Ruth Deery

ISBN 10: 0745662811 / ISBN 13: 9780745662817

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Oxford, 2015

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Paperback. The study of sociology is now an essential part of all midwifery training, but it can often seem removed from the reality of midwifery practice. Midwives often ask: what is sociology? Why do I need sociology to be a midwife? How can sociology help improve my clinical practice? This major new textbook answers these important questions and shows how sociology can inform the practice of midwifery in the twenty-first century. It provides a comprehensive, jargon-free introduction to sociology for midwifery students with no prior knowledge of the subject, as well as practising midwives with experience of dealing with sociological issues in their daily work. Although the book assumes little or no previous knowledge of sociology it provides enough depth to meet the needs of those with some background in the field. At every stage the links between sociology and everyday practice are emphasised and explained, using a wealth of case studies and examples. The book provides: Clearly defined learning aims and objectivesStructured activities and questions for discussionA glossary of key sociological conceptsAnnotated suggestions for further reading The editors and contributors have considerable experience teaching sociology at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels to students from many different disciplines. This book will be an indispensable teaching aid within midwifery education, and other relevant health and social care disciplines. The study of sociology is now an essential part of all midwifery training, but it can often seem removed from the reality of midwifery practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sociology for Midwives (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745662811
• ISBN 13: 9780745662817
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The study of sociology is now an essential part of all midwifery training, but it can often seem removed from the reality of midwifery practice. Midwives often ask: what is sociology? Why do I need sociology to be a midwife? How can sociology help improve my clinical practice?

This major new textbook answers these important questions and shows how sociology can inform the practice of midwifery in the twenty-first century. It provides a comprehensive, jargon-free introduction to sociology for midwifery students with no prior knowledge of the subject, as well as practising midwives with experience of dealing with sociological issues in their daily work. Although the book assumes little or no previous knowledge of sociology it provides enough depth to meet the needs of those with some background in the field. At every stage the links between sociology and everyday practice are emphasised and explained, using a wealth of case studies and examples.  The book provides:

• Clearly defined learning aims and objectives
• Structured activities and questions for discussion
• A glossary of key sociological concepts
• Annotated suggestions for further reading

The editors and contributors have considerable experience teaching sociology at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels to students from many different disciplines. This book will be an indispensable teaching aid within midwifery education, and other relevant health and social care disciplines.

About the Author

Ruth Deery is Professor of Maternal Health at the University of West of Scotland and NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Elaine Denny is Emeritus Professor of Health Sociology at Birmingham City University

Gayle Letherby is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute of Health and Community at Plymouth University