Published October, 2007
By Clive Baldwin and Andrea Capstick
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (Open University Press)
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Key concepts and approaches from Tom Kitwood's work on person-centred care in dementia have gained international recognition and shaped much modern thinking about practice development. This work brings together twenty publications by Kitwood. It is suitable for students of social work or mental health nursing, with an interest in dementia care.

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Published September, 2007
By Steve Robertson
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Based on empirical research and data, this book provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the links between men, health policy, gender and masculinity.

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Published September, 2007
By Hilary Graham
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The book introduces the non-specialist to key concepts like health inequalities and health inequities, social class and socioeconomic position, social determinants and life course, as well as to the key indicators of health and socioeconomic position.

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Published August, 2007
By Susan Carr, Nigel Unwin and Tanja Pless-Mulloli
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This book provides a multi-professional introduction to the key concepts in public health and epidemiology. It presents a broad, interactive account of contemporary public health, placing an emphasis on developing public health skills and stimulating the reader to think through the issues for themselves.

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Published August, 2007
By Phillip A Scullion, David A. Guest, Philip Scullion and David Guest
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Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a nursing career. It is key reading for all fields and levels of nursing, as well as qualified staff who aim to enhance their professional development.

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Published July, 2007
By Nicholas Mays, Catherine Pope and Jennie Popay
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the range of approaches and methods available for synthesising qualitative and quantitative evidence and a detailed explanation of why this is important.

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Published April, 2007
By Glen Laverack and Glenn Laverack
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This unique book offers sound theoretical principles to underpin the practical approaches used to build empowered communities and brings together new and innovative approaches in health promotion practice.

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Published March, 2007
By Judy Orme, Jane Powell, Pat Taylor and Melanie Grey
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Throughout this book, the authors analyse and reflect upon the influence of history, research and procedures upon contemporary public health practice. The text explores the debates surrounding the meaning of public health and looks at the policy changes that are reshaping its context.

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Published November, 2006
By Mima Cattan and Sylvia Tilford
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Mental Health Promotion is the first textbook to provide an accessible guide to applied mental health promotion across all age groups, and demonstrates how both principles and theory can be used to underpin mental health promotion.

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Published October, 2006
By Dianne Berry
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This book assesses current research and practice in the area of effective health communication and provides some practical guidance for those involved in communicating health information.

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