Concise yet comprehensive, this book draws together key theoretical perspectives and significant research work in health and social theory. Exploring issues such as health inequities, healthcare systems and the medicalization of everyday life, it is essential critical reading for all students of the sociology of health and medical sociology. INDICE: Introduction - Foundations of Medical Sociology - Theoretical Contours - Health Inequities - Health Care Systems - Medicalization - The Medical Encounter - Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-230-51741-7
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 07/12/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés