Key Concepts in Medical Sociology

Name: Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
Brand: Sage Publications Ltd

Sage Publications Ltd

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?\n Drawing on international literature and examples, this new edition of Key Concepts in Medical Sociology:\n \u00B7 Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociology from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today.\n \u00B7 Includes new entries, such as pandemics and epidemics, the environment, intersectionality, pharmaceuticalization, medical tourism and sexuality.\n \u00B7 Begins each entry with a definition of the concept then examines its origins, development, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with suggested\n\nKey Concepts in Medical Sociology\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the p;