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Modern Medicine

Lay Perspectives And Experiences

Simon J Williams editor Michael Calnan editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Feb '96

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Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and how do their views and experiences differ across different social groups? Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies. It also considers the growing popularity of complementary therapies as a potential challenge to orthodox medicine.

ISBN: 9781857283181

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 385g

270 pages