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Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine

Graham Scambler editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:3rd Apr '18

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A new edition of a seminal sociology of health textbook offering and up-to-date and concise introduction to the core topics in health and health care.

A new edition of a seminal textbook that offers an up-to-date, concise and theoretically and empirically informed introduction to the core issues in the sociology of health and health care. It includes updated chapters on established themes of social aspects of health, disease and medical practice, social structures and the organisation of health services, as well as brand new chapters on contemporary topics such as globalisation, the sociology of the body and digital technologies. As proven by previous editions, this text has special salience for students of medicine and allied health programmes. Moreover, with increased attention to international perspectives and examples and an accessible writing style, it remains an ideal choice for undergraduate and postgraduate health modules on sociology courses across the world. New to this Edition: - Increased emphasis on global perspectives and international examples - All existing chapters thoroughly updated - New chapters on globalisation and health, re-conceptualising bodies and digital health and health care ensure that the book takes the latest developments in the discipline into account

ISBN: 9781137577375

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 649g

464 pages

7th edition