From the Book - Sixth edition.
pt. 1. Our theoretical journey
Positioning for the journey
On being and becoming a scholar
Theory : metaphors, symbols, and definitions
pt. 2. Our theoretical heritage
From can't to Kant : barriers and forces toward theoretical thinking
On the way to theoretical nursing : stages and milestones
pt. 3. Our discipline and its structure
The discipline of nursing : perspective and domain
Sources, resources, and paradoxes for theory
Our syntax : an epistemological analysis
pt. 4. Reviewing and evaluating: pioneering theories
Nursing theories through mirrors, microscopes, or telescopes
A model for evaluation of theories : description, analysis, critique, testing, and support
pt. 5. On developing theories of different levels
Developing middle-range theories
Developing situation-specific theories
pt. 6. Our theoretical future
Measuring progress in a discipline
Fifth-generation theorists : passion for advancing theory
pt. 7. Our historical and current literature
Historical writings in theory
Historical and current theory bibliography.
From the Book - Fifth Edition.
Pt. 1. Positioning for the journey
On being and becoming a scholar
Theory : metaphors, symbols, definitions.
Pt. 2. From can't to Kant : barriers and forces toward theoretical thinking
On the way to theoretical nursing : stages and milestones.
Pt. 3. The discipline of nursing : perspective and domain
Sources, resources, and paradoxes for theory
Our syntax : an epistemological analysis.
Pt. 4. Nursing theories through mirrors, microscopes, or telescopes
A model for evaluation of theories : description, analysis, critique, testing, and support
Pt. 5. Challenges and opportunities for a theoretical future
Middle-range and situation-specific theories
Measuring progress in a discipline.
Pt. 6. Historical writings in theory
Historical and current theory bibliography.
