The Most Comprehensive Nursing Theorists and Work, 8th Edition,
provides an in-depth look at 39 theorists of significant historical, international, and significance.
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Each chapter presents a key philosophy or theory of nursing clearly and consistently.
Case studies, critical thinking activities, and in-depth, objective critiques of nursing theory help bridge the gap between theory and application.
Critical thinking activities at the end of each theory chapter help you process the theory presented and apply it to hypothetical and personal real-world situations.
Case studies at the end of each theory chapter give you a broader view of the theory and show you how it can be applied in practice.
A brief summary of each theory chapter helps you review the evidence and confirm your understanding.
Boxes of key concepts and definitions included in each theory chapter explain the theory’s most important ideas and clarify the specific vocabulary of the content.
Each theory chapter is written by a scholar who specializes in the work of a particular theorist, who has worked closely with theorists to provide the most accurate and comprehensive information possible.
The Getting Started chapter provides a solid foundation for the history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the course of theory development.
Diagrams for theory help you better visualize and understand abstract concepts in nature.
An image of the theorist and a list of contact information for each individual allow direct communication with sources of information.
Theorists reviewed and edited the theoretical chapters to ensure that the explanations set in the text were up-to-date and validated for accuracy.
An extensive bibliography at the end of each theory chapter describes numerous primary and secondary sources of information that are ideal for both undergraduate and graduate research projects. new!
Quotations from theorists make all complex theories more memorable. new!
The chapter on Afaf Meleis describes the theorist who shaped the theoretical development of nursing
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and explored her ‘transition theory’. new!
Information you need to know is highlighted to help you simplify long,
complex passages and review key concepts.
new! Additional learning points at the end of each chapter direct you to available assets for additional information.
