Description
Book SynopsisThis clear and succinct text offers a valuable introductory guide to health and social care, helping people who want to study or work in the field understand why these services matter, how they have developed and how they work.
Trade Review“Jon Glasby has successfully integrated a historical perspective and key analytical concepts to produce a text which is comprehensive and simple but not simplistic. A valuable introduction to this complex field.” Sally Richards, Oxford Brookes University
“There is a need for a good book that enables people to have a sense of where health and social care have come from. Jon Glasby knows both health and social care; he also knows practitioners and managers. This is informed, up-to-date and accessible – as good as it gets. I would certainly recommend it.” Jill Manthorpe, King's College London
“This is a well constructed textbook which offers a very balanced and comparative approach. There is a good movement through policy into practice, with some key theory. There is a logical order and sense of progression, which makes the information accessible. It links well with the issues that are typically covered and of significance within health and social care.” Joanne Smith, University of Bolton
Table of ContentsIntroduction: why health and social care matter Part 1: Structures and services History and structure Funding health and social care Organising health and social care Part 2: People and practice The social context of health and social care Being a professional Delivering care Short summary and key messages
