Pharmaceuticals and Society
Critical Discourses and Debates
Peter Davis editor Jonathan Gabe editor Simon J Williams editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:23rd Jan '09
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Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society.
- Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation
- Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life
- Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures
- Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field
?Well researched and easily digestible, this book is recommended for anyone wishing to gain further understanding of the interplay between pharmaceuticals and society.? (Pharmaceutical Journal , November 2009)
ISBN: 9781405190848
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
Weight: 272g
168 pages