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Nursing Theorists And Their Work (Nursing Theorists and Their Work)
Nursing Theorists And Their Work - Nursing Theorists and Their Work Author:Ann Marriner Tomey, Ann Marriner Tomey A classic in the field of nursing theory! This renowned textbook guides the reader through in-depth descriptions and analyses of 31 specific nursing theories many reviewed and validated by the theorists themselves in a logical, consistent chapter organization that makes information easy to follow. Its comprehensive and thorough app... more »roach, objective critiques, and clear writing style make it ideal for the study of theory at all levels of nursing. Twelve new chapters and updated material throughout this edition provide a wealth of information on the most current and cutting-edge ideas in nursing theory today. * Each theorist chapter presents that individual's work in a logical, consistent framework, making the information easy to follow. * A Major Concepts & Definitions box in each theorist chapter outlines and summarizes the theory's most significant ideas, while also clarifying content-specific vocabulary. * Each theorist chapter is written by one or more scholars specializing in that particular theorist's work, often individuals who have worked closely with the theorist. * Whenever possible, chapters have been reviewed and edited by the theorists themselves for currency and accuracy. * An extensive bibliography at the end of each theorist chapter outlines numerous primary and secondary sources of information for further research. * Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter challenge students to apply the theory to personal and hypothetical practice situations. * Beginning chapters on the history and philosophy of science, l« less