In Search of Nursing Science

Book Overview

In the field of nursing, which schools of philosophical thought have the greatest influence? Does any one philosophical school dominate, or has nursing been shaped by the interplay of various philosophical tenets?

In Search of Nursing Science

provides an incisive analysis of modern theories currently influencing and challenging the field of nursing. Contributors explore and offer their insights on such diverse philosophical schools...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803950942
• ISBN13: 9780803950948
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

philosophy of nursing science in understandable language

I have found this book indispensable in my doctoral study of the philosophy of science, esp. as it applies to nursing science. Omery et al (eds.) relate the philosophical stances of various schools in language that is both accessible and true to the original sources, i.e., not over-simplified. Some sample research projects are used to illustrate the methodological implications of certain schools of thought - these are very helpful to the beginning student in this area.