Key Concepts in Medical Sociology

Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
ISBN-10
1529765358
ISBN-13
9781529765359
Series
Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
Category
Social Science
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2022-01-12
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Jonathan Gabe, Lee Monaghan

Description

How do we understand health in relation to society? What role do social processes, structures and culture play in shaping our experiences of health and illness? How do we understand medicine and healthcare within a sociological framework? Drawing on international literature and examples, this new edition of Key Concepts in Medical Sociology: · Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociologists from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today. · Packed with new entries, such as: pandemics and epidemics, the environment, intersectionality, pharmaceuticalization, medical tourism and sexuality. · Begins each entry with a definition of the concept then examines its origins, development, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with suggested further reading for independent learning. Key Concepts in Medical Sociology is essential reading for students in medical sociology as well as those undertaking professional training in health-related disciplines.

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