Mary Larkin – författare

This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies.

The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on:

"An excellent and accessible read for students studying health related disciplines... The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and theories."Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK

"This is a well written comprehensive text and is a 'must' for students in the pursuit of understanding the social aspects of health."Peggy Murphy, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), Glyndwr University, UK

"This is an excellent resource, which I would highly recommend."Siobhan McCullough, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, UK

"Written in an accessible and lively style, the book covers an impressive range of theoretical approaches and substantive material, complemented by summaries, discussion questions and learning activities, to prompt students to reflect on their reading and to engage with the text."Hannah Bradby, University of Warwick, UK

"I find this to be one of the most intuitive texts I have read to date as a student."Roisin Kiernan, Student nurse, Queen's University Belfast, UK

"A valuable book owing to its excellent contents, its effective layout and clear method of delivering information. It is well worth the price."British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011

"I found this book to be very well thought out and well written... It gave me more insight into the academics of nursing. It’s a book that would have been very beneficial to me when I first embarked on my nursing course in understanding key concepts..."Antoinette Honegan, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK

This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies.

The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on:

"An excellent and accessible read for students studying health related disciplines... The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and theories."Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK

"This is a well written comprehensive text and is a ''must'' for students in the pursuit of understanding the social aspects of health."Peggy Murphy, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), Glyndwr University, UK

"This is an excellent resource, which I would highly recommend."Siobhan McCullough, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen''s University Belfast, UK

"Written in an accessible and lively style, the book covers an impressive range of theoretical approaches and substantive material, complemented by summaries, discussion questions and learning activities, to prompt students to reflect on their reading and to engage with the text."Hannah Bradby, University of Warwick, UK

"I find this to be one of the most intuitive texts I have read to date as a student."Roisin Kiernan, Student nurse, Queen''s University Belfast, UK

"A valuable book owing to its excellent contents, its effective layout and clear method of delivering information. It is well worth the price."British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011

"I found this book to be very well thought out and well written... It gave me more insight into the academics of nursing. It’s a book that would have been very beneficial to me when I first embarked on my nursing course in understanding key concepts..."Antoinette Honegan, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK

Susan''s boyfriend of six months, Jim, is a Catholic and her parents haven''t yet found out. Jim has said all along that their romance is doomed and she must understand this - but, in fact, neither can bear not to see each other. Finally, Jim realises Susan is angling for a marriage proposal and he knows he must end their relationship. Susan is distraught and ends up being comforted (too much so!) by her sister Alison''s current boyfriend, Graham, resulting in a pregnancy. Susan flees to her aunt in Darlington in shame, but has to return to Belfast when her mother has a stroke and Graham is in a car accident. Susan gives birth to a beautiful son but still refuses to tell anyone who the father is. And there are now three men in her life - Jim, who doesn''t want to be the stepfather of someone else''s son; Graham, who believes he is the father and who loves Susan and believes she loves him; and Donald, a man she met in Darlington...

Annie and Sean Devlin have been happily married for several years when a telegram arrives to say that Annie’s sister, Rosaleen, is making a flying visit home to Belfast from Canada, where she now lives.

This news strikes fear into Annie’s heart for Rosaleen and Sean once had a brief affair. Annie’s concerns are well founded – the flame between Rosaleen and Sean burns as brightly as ever. Surely they couldn’t betray her again? And can Annie trust Rosaleen to keep the secret that the sisters swore never to reveal?

The gripping sequel to The Wasted Years from Belfast’s leading saga writer. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Maureen Lee and Pam Weaver.

Mary Larkin's book will be essential reading for students on the many courses that need an understanding of health and well-being across all age groups. It will also be an invaluable resource for those in the health and social care sector as well as practitioners working in the field.

When her mother leaves the family home in Belfast for her lover, Louise McGuigan is left feeling betrayed. It is up to Louise to look after her brother and sister while her father loses himself to alcohol. Returning to work at the local linen factory, she has to endure the cruel gossip about her so-called righteous mother and when Conor O''Rourke, the man of her dreams, continues to drag his heels about their future together, Louise doesn''t know how much more she can take.Louise''s luck appears to change when she finds alternative employment in a local bookshop, but her family troubles still weigh heavy on her mind. And when she seeks solace in the arms of a man who isn''t Conor, things become even more complicated. Can Louise find happiness with the right man or will she be tied to her troubled family for ever?Set in Belfast in the 1920s, Shades of Deceit is a gripping story of heartbreak, loyalty and hope from much-loved bestselling author Mary Larkin.

Lesley Groom, University of Bolton

Carefully-researched and highly readable this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key 'vulnerable groups'. It presents an engaging social science perspective relevant to everyone exploring how we, and society, care for the vulnerable.

Each chapter defines and explores a vulnerable social group, bringing together theoretical, policy and practice perspectives. The chapters explore contemporary debates and offer a number of differing and thought provoking viewpoints. The lively and engaging style enables the reader to engage with the client group and to reflect upon their own learning and practice in a more meaningful way.

Groups covered include:

-Disabled People

-Children

-Older People

-Those Living with Mental Illness

-Ethnic Minorities

-The Homeless.

Suggestions about further study, chapter activities and a glossary of key concepts support students' learning and develop understanding across the social sciences. The book will be invaluable for all those taking courses across health and social care. It will also be a great reference book for practitioners.

Lesley Groom, University of Bolton

Carefully-researched and highly readable this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key 'vulnerable groups'. It presents an engaging social science perspective relevant to everyone exploring how we, and society, care for the vulnerable.

Each chapter defines and explores a vulnerable social group, bringing together theoretical, policy and practice perspectives. The chapters explore contemporary debates and offer a number of differing and thought provoking viewpoints. The lively and engaging style enables the reader to engage with the client group and to reflect upon their own learning and practice in a more meaningful way.

Groups covered include:

-Disabled People

-Children

-Older People

-Those Living with Mental Illness

-Ethnic Minorities

-The Homeless.

Suggestions about further study, chapter activities and a glossary of key concepts support students' learning and develop understanding across the social sciences. The book will be invaluable for all those taking courses across health and social care. It will also be a great reference book for practitioners.

Lesley Groom, University of Bolton

Carefully-researched and highly readable this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key ′vulnerable groups′. It presents an engaging social science perspective relevant to everyone exploring how we, and society, care for the vulnerable.

Each chapter defines and explores a vulnerable social group, bringing together theoretical, policy and practice perspectives. The chapters explore contemporary debates and offer a number of differing and thought provoking viewpoints. The lively and engaging style enables the reader to engage with the client group and to reflect upon their own learning and practice in a more meaningful way.

Groups covered include:

-Disabled People

-Children

-Older People

-Those Living with Mental Illness

-Ethnic Minorities

-The Homeless.

Suggestions about further study, chapter activities and a glossary of key concepts support students′ learning and develop understanding across the social sciences. The book will be invaluable for all those taking courses across health and social care. It will also be a great reference book for practitioners.

Mary Larkin′s book will be essential reading for students on the many courses that need an understanding of health and well-being across all age groups. It will also be an invaluable resource for those in the health and social care sector as well as practitioners working in the field.

Carers and caring are contemporary global issues of growing political and societal significance. Changing demographics in the UK and beyond, as well as policy drivers promoting community-based living, mean that the family is increasingly the site of care for relatives with long term support needs.

Whilst there is a plethora of literature on carers it tends to be situated in separate subject areas. For the first time Family Carers and Caring brings together a range of material and evidence about carers from different sources presented in an accessible and yet academically informed way. Milne and Larkin help to make sense of the complexities of family carers and caring, carving a coherent path through the academic, policy, socio-political, and practice terrain. Family Carers and Caring is explicitly underpinned by principles of social justice and rights, focusing on how inequalities intersect with caring.

Carers and caring are contemporary global issues of growing political and societal significance. Changing demographics in the UK and beyond, as well as policy drivers promoting community-based living, mean that the family is increasingly the site of care for relatives with long term support needs.

Whilst there is a plethora of literature on carers it tends to be situated in separate subject areas. For the first time Family Carers and Caring brings together a range of material and evidence about carers from different sources presented in an accessible and yet academically informed way. Milne and Larkin help to make sense of the complexities of family carers and caring, carving a coherent path through the academic, policy, socio-political, and practice terrain. Family Carers and Caring is explicitly underpinned by principles of social justice and rights, focusing on how inequalities intersect with caring.