Publisher's Synopsis
This best-selling text is the most comprehensive theory book available. It offers authoritative and up-to-date description and analyses of 28 nursing theories in a clear, concise, and consistent format. Organized into four units, Unit One provides an introduction to the terms, methods, and history of nursing theory. Unit Two presents theorists who develop philosophies of nursing, helping to define the meaning and purpose of nursing. Unit Three covers theorists who create conceptual models of grand theories of nursing, providing a comprehensive view of how nursing fulfills its purposes. Unit Four discusses middle range theorists who formulate theoretical statements to answer specific nursing questions.
