Knowledge and Nursing

The previous edition of this book was the market leader in its field and boasts a longstanding reputation as a text that presents a thorough and concise exploration of nursing theory and its development. Regarded as a "classic" in its field, the book provides a solid foundation for the understanding of the development of nursing theory and its links with research. The author's main goal is to move the book to a more comprehensive text pertaining to all types of knowledge development, including aesthetic, ethical, personal and empirical knowledge. Features: * Comprehensive discussion of theory, theory development, and the relationship of theory to nursing research and practice. * Logical organization. * Clear ly written. * Summary overview of the works of several major nursing theorists. * discussion of theories in nursing. * Updated and expanded Glossary. * Thorough, up-to-date bibliography.