An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness
- ISBN-10
- 1473994500
- ISBN-13
- 9781473994508
- Series
- An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-12-13
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Author
- Kevin White
Description
The bestselling An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness has long been the go-to text for students looking for a clear, engaging and theoretically informed introduction to this dynamic topic. Written with a truly sociological and critical perspective, and thoroughly updated to include the latest cutting-edge thinking in the area, the new edition is packed with new empirical examples. Incorporating helpful learning features including chapter overviews, boxed cases, summaries and further reading, this book is a stimulating and thought-provoking essential text for students in health, nursing and sociology schools.
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- 2016-12-13
- 240 pages
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