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• 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, logical reasoning, and theory development process present a strong foundation for the study of nursing theory.

• A new Nursing Model chapter has been added on Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice.
• A new Nursing Theory chapter covers Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory.
• Three new Nursing Philosophies are included: Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring; Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring; and Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring.
• Seven new chapters on Middle Range Nursing Theories cover: Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery; Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory; Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow; Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory; Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End of Life Theory; Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring; and Carolyn L. Wiener and Marylin J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory.
• Each theorist chapter contains a brief summary that condenses the comprehensive discussion of the theorist's work.
• A case study at the end of each theorist chapter puts the theory into a larger perspective, demonstrating a way in which the information can be applied to practice.
• Eleven theorists have been combined into a single new chapter - Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance - that better reflects the ways in which the individuals' ideas are used today.
• A number of chapters, including several of the new chapters, feature international theorists and/or international chapter authors to provide a more diverse, global perspective of nursing.
• Dates of the theorists' birth (and death, if applicable) have been added to the chapter openers to provide a historical context for their work.

Average Customer Rating:

nursing students who need theorists	Customer Rating:
for any nursing student who needs a detailed source for nursing theorists this is the book to get. I purchased this book when I was required to come up with a different theorist each week to link with my clinicals that I was doing. It made the job much easier and I didn't have to repeat any of the theorists the entire semester.

Very good condition	Customer Rating:
I received this book a lot faster than anticipated and it was in very good condition. It almost looked brand new.

Great Resource	Customer Rating:
This textbook is a great resource for nurses studying theory from many different specialty areas.

Not tops in its class	Customer Rating:
Just remember, this is not a comprehensive work and you will have to constantly review the bibliography and look things up. The writing can be wordy and difficult to understand. Not a top choice of mine for nursing theory.

Nursing Theorists and Their Work	Customer Rating:
I thought the book's content was excellent. I found it easy to follow and it has been an excellent reference book for my nursing class.