Fiona Poland – författare

This introductory text encourages the application of sociological insights in health care. Health processes and outcomes are analysed in terms of social difference, inequality, opportunities and life chances. Key sociological concepts and theories are introduced by using practical exercises and an active learning approach. The book is written in an accessible style so that it can be used as a course text but will also appeal to individual readers at all levels in their career.

The increasing polarisation of politics and policy globally has increased division, civil unrest, international instability and conflict on the one hand and prompted resistance, renewal and participation on the other. Placing such participation at the heart of discussion around global politics, policy and technological innovation, this comprehensive handbook explores key questions pivotal to the democratic project: who gets to participate, how can we challenge participation’s subversion, whose voices are being excluded and how can participation be renewed and extended for sustainable futures.Drawing on a wealth of interdisciplinary experience in participatory scholarship and activism, the editors and contributors embody and engage in an inclusive pedagogy of participation in creating this handbook. With a shared collective vision towards the necessary de-centring of legitimised knowledge systems, they centre the voices of activists, service users and carers, early career and established academics who speak in concert on issues of global importance. Bringing together the politics of participation in the widest possible framework, the handbook explores: • Academic approaches to Public Participation • Participatory Research and Evaluation • Decolonising Participation • Participation in Action • New Populisms, Participation and Politics. • Participatory Epistemology • Participatory Policy and Governance • New Technologies, • Communication and Participation.The book will serve as a key resource and reference point for inter-disciplinary audiences as well as targeted sub-fields including: Politics and International Relations, Sociology; Migration Studies; Social Movement Studies; Gender and Sexuality Studies; Ageing Studies; Mad and Disability studies; Health and Social Care; Education Studies; Social Work; Service User Involvement and Citizenship Studies; Global Social Policy; Development AND Peace Studies; Affect Studies; Digital Culture and Media Studies. It will also serve as a key reference text for policy makers, activists, community, voluntary and self-help organisations and think tanks.

This introductory text encourages the application of sociological insights in health care. Health processes and outcomes are analysed in terms of social difference, inequality, opportunities and life chances. Key sociological concepts and theories are introduced by using practical exercises and an active learning approach. The book is written in an accessible style so that it can be used as a course text but will also appeal to individual readers at all levels in their career.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest theory and practice on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. Its seven chapters cover the historical and conceptual background; the various ways implementation can be approached and how they are put into practice; ethical considerations and critical perspectives, including on the potentially negative impacts of PPI; approaches to meaningful evaluation; a step by-step guide to planning PPI and conclusions with considerations for future research. Drawing on current literature, this book provides an essential reference work for research students and all who want to better understand PPI in practice. It offers exercises to address key questions, case examples and a checklist for planning PPI and includes a valuable glossary of terms.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest theory and practice on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. Its seven chapters cover the historical and conceptual background; the various ways implementation can be approached and how they are put into practice; ethical considerations and critical perspectives, including on the potentially negative impacts of PPI; approaches to meaningful evaluation; a step by-step guide to planning PPI and conclusions with considerations for future research. Drawing on current literature, this book provides an essential reference work for research students and all who want to better understand PPI in practice. It offers exercises to address key questions, case examples and a checklist for planning PPI and includes a valuable glossary of terms.