Vulnerable Groups in Health and Social Care

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Author: Mary Larkin
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9781412948241
Publishing year: June 2009
No of pages: 208
Weight: 370 grm
Language: English
Book binding: Paperback

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The book makes it easy tdip inta topic and alsgives good overviews of theories and applications This will definitely help students - Lesley Groom, University of Bolton Carefully researched and highly readable, this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key vulnerable groups It presents an engaging social science perspective relevant teveryone exploring how we, and society, care for the vulnerable Each chapter defines and explores a vulnerable social group, bringing together theoretical, policy and practice perspectives The chapters explore contemporary debates and offer a number of differing and thought provoking viewpoints The lively and engaging style enables the reader tengage with the client group and treflect upon their own learning and practice in a more meaningful way Groups covered include:Disabled PeopleChildrenOlder PeopleThose Living with Mental IllnessEthnic MinoritiesThe HomelessSuggestions about further study, chapter activities and a glossary of key concepts support students learning and develop understanding across the social sciences The book is invaluable for all those taking courses across health and social care and for practitioners