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 as empiricism, feminism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, and poststructuralism. Each philosophic school is carefully explored and its relationship to - and influences on - the past, present, and future of nursing are considered. Addressing a variety of issues central to the advancement of nursing science, this expansive work will be a critical tool for professionals and academics alike.

"This book provides an excellent introduction to very complex and diverse material . . . . Particularly valuable is the way various philosophical perspectives have been used in nursing research and practice. The book is highly recommended for nurse scholars and researchers and may be considered essential for doctoral-level theory courses."

--Doody?s Nursing Book Review Home Page

"This book is unique in that its contributors--nurse-scientists, educators, and philosophers--present discussions of a variety of philosophical approaches that have influenced the evolution of nursing practice, education, and research . . . . it serves as an excellent resource for doctoral students in nursing."

--Choice

"Nursing has long needed a single sourcebook that sets forth the essence of several philosophic positions concerning the nature of its science. In Search of Nursing Science fulfills that need. Additionally, it provides a historical perspective that will be helpful to graduate students and other nursing scholars in determining which of an array of philosophic positions they prefer."

--Rozella M. Schlotfeldt, Case Western Reserve University

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Yes, you can access In Search of Nursing Science by Anna Omery,Christine E. Kasper,Gayle Page, Anna K. Omery, Christine E. Kasper, Gayle G. Page in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nursing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher

SAGE Publications, Inc

Year

1995

Print ISBN

9780803950948

eBook ISBN

9781452262307

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Nursing

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Contents
Preface
Section I - Introduction and the Empiricist School of Thought
Chapter 1 - Introduction: Nursing Science for Nursing Practice
Chapter 2 - Contemporary Empiricism
Chapter 3 - Pragmatism: The Problem With the Bottom Line
Section II - Revolutionary/Evolutionary Philosophy of Science
Chapter 4 - Science as Tradition and Tradition Shattering: Thomas Kuhn's Philosophy of Science
Chapter 5 - Moving Beyond: A Generative Philosophy of Science
Chapter 6 - Science as Problem Solving
Chapter 7 - An Evolutionary Approach to the Discipline of Nursing and Nursing Administration
Section III - Postmodern Philosophy of Science
Chapter 8 - Feminism, Science, and Nursing
Chapter 9 - The Method Question
Afterword
Chapter 10 - Pain: An Issue of Gender
Chapter 11 - Phenomenology and Science
Chapter 12 - The Experience of Surgery: Phenomenological Clinical Nursing Research
Chapter 13 - A Hermeneutical Human Science for Nursing
Chapter 14 - Passages Through the Heart: A Hermeneutic of Choice
Chapter 15 - Critical Theory for Science of Nursing Practice
Chapter 16 - Methodology for Critical Theory: Critical Action Research
Chapter 17 - Poststructuralist Science: An Historical Account of Profound Visibility
Chapter 18 - Severe Mental Disability? Or a Play of Wills?
Section IV - The Relationship Between Science and Practice
Chapter 19 - Applied Science, Practice, and Intervention Technology
Chapter 20 - Science and Practice: The Nature of Knowledge
Chapter 21 - Science as the Predictor of Professional Recognition and Success
Epilogue: The Journey Continues
Index
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