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.
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.
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