Paperbacks Direct: Allied Health

Edited by Grahame K. Simpson, Francis K. Yuen

Contemporary Perspectives is the first book to address social work practice in the field of brain injury (BI). Contributions are written by social work authors from around the world, and highlight the diversity of social work practice and theory within this field. Chapters range from practice…

Paperback – 2019-12-20 
Routledge

By Félix Martínez

It is well known that body image has been associated to health risks related to eating habits. However, to what extent do identity categories, everyday social interaction and common discourses affect our preoccupations and sufferings related to body image in contemporary society, and our…

Paperback – 2019-12-20 
Routledge

By Chris Nottingham

First published in 2000, this volume considers the past and present of the NHS in Scotland since its inception in 1948. It features specialists in history, nursing, medicine and sociology. The contributors tackle topics including nurses in 1948, historical reviews of the NHS both in 1948 and up…

Paperback – 2020-02-01 
Routledge
Routledge Revivals

By Victor C.W. Wong

First published in 1999, this book constitutes a unique account of the development and reform of health care in Hong Kong. Its main focus is on policy developments since 1945. Victor Wong demonstrates the development of a two-tier health system in both a capitalist and Chinese context. His work is…

Paperback – 2020-02-01 
Routledge
Routledge Revivals