Synopses & Reviews
This modern classic presents authoritative, up-to-date descriptions and analyses of 28 nursing theories in a clear, succinct format. With the addition of two new international theorists, it now provides a comprehensive presentation of 33 nursing theorists and their work. Extensive, updated bibliographies at the end of each chapter, split into primary and secondary sources, direct the reader to excellent resources for further study. Each chapter guides the reader through an expert overview of a specific theory-some reviewed and validated by the theorists themselves-in a logical chapter organization that makes information easy to follow. Its comprehensive and thorough approach, objective critiques, clear writing style, and consistent organization combine to make this new edition of Nursing Theorists and Their Work ideal for theory instruction at both the BSN level and the graduate level..
Synopsis
Nursing Theorists and Their Work 5/e is a classic in the field of nursing theory. It
provides comprehensive coverage and objective critiques using a thorough
approach, clear writing style and consistent organisation throughout. It is ideal for
theory instruction at both the student level and the graduate level. The new opens
with five background chapters on the history, terminology, analysis, logical
reasoning and development of nursing theory, as well as new discussion of the
significance of theory for nursing as a discipline and as a profession.