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In this new book the renowned nursing scholar Dr Rosemarie Rizzo Parse revisits the concepts first presented in her seminal work Man-Living Health: A Theory of Nursing and prepares the groundwork for further exploration as we enter the 21st Century.Developing from philosophical foundations laid down
Dr. Parse sets forth definitions and examples of original community change concepts and processes arising from the human becoming school of thought and expands the meaning of community beyond location and interest-related group.
Intended as a reference and guide for instructors teaching life science and any discipline at the high school and/or college level where evolution is likely to be covered. In addition, it is an excellent read for anyone interested in the creation/evolution controversy.Course Names--Biological Sciences 53: Evolution, Diversity, and History of Life-BIO. 455 Evolution-330 Evolution-BIN 200: Biology of VertebratesSample Course DescriptionsA study of the process of organic evolution and its result: the structural, functional, and genetic diversity of organisms. Emphasis on recent advances in understanding phylogenetic relationships among the primary groups of organisms, major events in the history of life, and the fundamental concepts and methods of evolutionary biology. A study of organic evolution and its theoretical basis. This course develops three major themes: the history of evolutionary thought, the mechanisms of evolution, amd highlights in the history of life. Offered in alternate years. Study of the processes of evolution from macromolecules to the genesis of major groups of life. Examination of Neo-Darwinian theories of adaptation and natural selection as well as competing scientific explanations of evolutionary change. Assessment of contemporary criticism of Darwinian theory. Three class hours per week in seminar format with emphasis on reading of primary literature and discussion.
Presents qualitative research methods for systematically studying human experiences. Parse (Loyola University) describes the conceptual, ethical, and interpretive dimensions of qualitative research, and provides the ontology, epistemology, and methodology for several approaches. Example research studies are reprinted from Nursing Science Quarterly. c. Book News Inc.
The goal of this book is to provide the reader with the research findings from international qualitative human science studies on hope conducted in nine countries including Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Taiwan, The United Kingdom, And The United States. The findings from these qualitative research studies enhance the knowledge base on the phenomenon of hope, shed new light on its meaning, and expand understanding of human becoming theory.
From a leader in the field of religion and science come these reflections on the role of technology in human life and culture. Philip Hefner sees the human spirit at issue in our assessment of and attitude toward technology and the many technological creations that humans spawn. Technology, he argues, tells us much about ourselves-especially our innate drive toward exploration of possibilities-and poses questions about the final meaning of creating, of human cultural evolution, and even the being of God.
In her latest book the renowned nursing scholar Rosemarie Rizzo Parse revisits the concepts first presented in her seminal work Man-Living Health: A Theory of Nursing and prepares the groundwork for further exploration as we enter the twenty-first century. Developing from philosophical foundations laid down by Martha Rogers and the existential phenomenologists, Parse's theory of human becoming has evolved into a school of thought, enabling nurses and nursing scholars to understand people and their universe in a unique way, thus providing a human science context for nursing research and practice.
Indhold: Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Paradigms and Theories. Hildegard E. Peplau: Nursing Science: A Historical Perspective. Callista Roy: Roy's Adaptation Model. Mary H. Huch: A Critique of the Roy Adaptation Model. Dorothea E. Orem: Orem's General Theory of Nursing. Mary Jane Smith: A Critique of Orem's Theory. Imogen M. King: King's Theory of Goal Attainment. Sharon J. Magan: A Critique of King's Theory. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: The Simultaneity paradigm. Martha E. Rogers: Rogers's Science of Unitary Human Beings. Ann L. Whall: A Critique of Roger's Framework. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Parse's Man-Living-Health Theory of Nursing. John R. Philips: A Critigue of Parse's Man-Living-Health Theory.
"It is very exciting to see all of these studies compiled in one book. It can be read sequentially or just for certain transitions. It also can be used as a template for compilation of other concepts central to nursing and can serve as a resource for further studies in transitions. It is an excellent addition to the nursing literature." Score: 95, 4 Stars. --Doody's "Understanding and recognizing transitions are at the heart of health care reform and this current edition, with its numerous clinical examples and descriptions of nursing interventions, provides important lessons that can and should be incorporated into health policy. It is a brilliant book and an important contribution to nursing theory." Kathleen Dracup, RN, DNSc Dean and Professor, School of Nursing University of California San Francisco Afaf Meleis, the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, presents for the first time in a single volume her original "transitions theory" that integrates middle-range theory to assist nurses in facilitating positive transitions for patients, families, and communities. Nurses are consistently relied on to coach and support patients going through major life transitions, such as illness, recovery, pregnancy, old age, and many more. A collection of over 50 articles published from 1975 through 2007 and five newly commissioned articles, Transitions Theory covers developmental, situational, health and illness, organizational, and therapeutic transitions. Each section includes an introduction written by Dr. Meleis in which she offers her historical and practical perspective on transitions. Many of the articles consider the transitional experiences of ethnically diverse patients, women, the elderly, and other minority populations. Key Topics Discussed: Situational transitions, including discharge and relocation transitions (hospital to home, stroke recovery) and immigration transitions (psychological adaptation and impact of migration on family health) Educational transitions, including professional transitions (from RN to BSN and student to professional) Health and illness transitions, including self-care post heart failure, living with chronic illness, living with early dementia, and accepting palliative care Organization transitions, including role transitions from acute care to collaborative practice, and hospital to community practice Nursing therapeutics models of transition, including role supplementation models and debriefing models
