Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 8th Edition

Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 8th Edition

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<p>The most comprehensive of its kind, <b>Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 8th Edition</b> provides an in-depth look at 39 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies, critical thinking activities, and in-depth objective critiques of nursing theories help bridge the gap between theory and application.</p><ul><b><i><li>Critical Thinking Activities</i> </b>at the end of each theorist chapter help you to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations.</li><li><b>A case study at the end of each theorist chapter </b>puts the theory into a larger perspective, demonstrating how it can be applied to practice.</li><li><b>A <i>Brief Summary</i> in each theorist chapter </b>helps you review for tests and confirm your comprehension.</li><li><b>A <i>Major Concepts & Definitions box </b></i>included in each theorist chapter outlines the theory€s most significant ideas and clarifies content-specific vocabulary.</li><li>Each theorist chapter is<b> written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorist€s work, </b>often having worked closely with the theorists, to provide the most accurate and complete information possible. </li><li>Beginning chapters provide a strong foundation on the<b> history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the theory development process</b>.</li><li><b>Diagrams </b>for theories help you visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts.</li><li><b>Pictures of theorists,</b> as well as a <b>listing of contact information</b> for each individual, enables you to contact the source of information directly.</li><li>Theorist chapters<b> have been reviewed and edited by the theorist, </b>validating the accounts set forth in the text for currency and accuracy.</li><li><b>An extensive bibliography </b>at the conclusion of each theorist chapter outlines numerous primary and secondary sources of information, ideal for both undergraduate and graduate research projects.</li></ul><ul> <ul> <ul><b></ul></ul><li>NEW! Quotes from the theorist </b>make each complex theory more memorable.</li><li><b>NEW! Chapter on Afaf Meleis </b>profiles a theorist who has shaped theoretical development in nursing and explores her "transition theory."</li><li><b>NEW! <i>Need to Know Information </b></i>is highlighted to streamline long, complex passages and help you review key concepts.</li><li><b>NEW! <i>Points for Further Study</i> </b>at the end of each chapter direct you to assets available for additional information.</li></ul>