A Sociology of Health (PDF)

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Synopsis

A Sociology of Health charts a way forward for a medical sociology that can make a positive contribution to medical practice and health policy' - Dr Michael Fitzpatrick, East London GP and author of The Tyranny of Health. This is a very lively book that will stimulate good debate amongst students undertaking sociology of health courses in higher education' - Mathew Jones, Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Policy, University of the West of England. A Sociology of Health offers an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the key issues, perspectives and debates within the field of medical sociology. The book will aid readers' understanding of how sociological approaches are crucial to understanding the impact that health and illness have on the behaviour, attitudes, beliefs, and practices, of an increasingly health-aware population. The book is topical and unique in its approach, combining commentary and analysis of classic debates in medical sociology with contemporary issues in health care policy and practice. The content is wide-ranging, including chapters on: health scares, therapy culture, new dimensions of international health, changes in health care organisation and the feminization of health. Features such as case studies, questions for debate, and further reading sections are used throughout to promote critical reflection and further debate. A Sociology of Health offers readers a fresh approach to the subject, and will be essential reading for all undergraduate students on medical sociology and sociology of health and illness courses, as well as postgraduate students in related health and social care disciplines.

Book details

Author:
David Wainwright
ISBN:
9781849204989
Related ISBNs:
9781849204989
Publisher:
SAGE Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2016-03-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2008
Copyright by:
David Wainwright, Alan Buckingham, Stephen Bowler, Adam Burgess, Frank Furedi, Ellie Lee and Elizabeth Frayn, Tracey Brown, Mike Bury, Vanessa Pupavac 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sociology