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Medical sociology

Paperback. Clare Bambra examines the social, environmental, economic and political causes of health inequalities, how they have evolved over time and what they are like today. Revealing gaps in life expectancy of up to 25 years between places just a few miles apart, this important book demonstrates that where you live can kill you. Num Pages: 320 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 217 x 27. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447330356
ISBN
9781447330356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.30

Hardback. This book critically explores the urban governance of healthy lifestyles and the contemporary problematisations of the obesity, sedentarism and alcohol "epidemics". Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JHB; MBP; MBS; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 17. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847426383
ISBN
9781847426383
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.54

Paperback. Series: The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: MBPM; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 285.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801478963
ISBN
9780801478963
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.29

Paperback. Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization, constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture, and pharmaceuticals and the Internet. Editor(s): Williams, Simon J.; Gabe, Jonathan; Davis, Peter. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405190848
ISBN
9781405190848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.55

Paperback. The Third Edition of a seminal text which is widely recommended to upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of health, anthropology, nursing and cultural studies. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446208953
ISBN
9781446208953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.39

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138123458
ISBN
9781138123458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.74

Paperback. Addressing the enormous potential of interventions from medical and public health professionals to alter these patterns of human behavior over time, Introduction to Biosocial Medicine brings necessary depth and perspective to medical training and education. Num Pages: 216 pages, 38, 2 black & white halftones, 36 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBN; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421418605
ISBN
9781421418605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 170 pages, 1 black & white tables, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JHMC; MBS; PSXM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138201866
ISBN
9781138201866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.56

Hardback. Drawing on ecosystem thinking, complexity and postnormal science, Ecological Health offers a radical new way of thinking about the health issues of the 21st Century. This volume reflects on recent social scientific engagement with Ecosystem Health research and practice and sets out a vision for the future. Editor(s): Gislason, Maya K. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781903230
ISBN
9781781903230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.31

Paperback. Drawing on social and political history as well as the history of science and popular culture, this book examines how American ideas about dietary reform mirror broader thinking about social reform. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; MBNH3; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520287488
ISBN
9780520287488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Hardback. Drawing on social and political history as well as the history of science and popular culture, this book examines how American ideas about dietary reform mirror broader thinking about social reform. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; MBNH3; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520275478
ISBN
9780520275478
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.73
€ 72.45

Paperback. Fourteen essays open important dialogue in the emerging field of culture and medicine. Editor(s): Waugh, Earle H.; Szafran, Olga; Crutcher, Rodney A. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888645326
ISBN
9780888645326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.91
€ 40.48

Paperback. The fully revised edition of this highly respected textbook addresses the most important theoretical and empirical debates in the sociology of health and medicine. Chapter by chapter the book examines important issues such as the complexities surrounding health and identity, health inequalities, and the organization and provision of health care. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745634623
ISBN
9780745634623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.05

Hardback. The fully revised edition of this highly respected textbook addresses the most important theoretical and empirical debates in the sociology of health and medicine. Chapter by chapter the book examines important issues such as the complexities surrounding health and identity, health inequalities, and the organization and provision of health care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745634616
ISBN
9780745634616
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.37

Hardback. A Companion to the Anthropology of the Body and Embodiment offers original essays that examine historical and contemporary approaches to conceptualizations of the body. Editor(s): Mascia-Lees, Frances E. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: JHM; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1142.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405189491
ISBN
9781405189491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.90

Hardback. * Explores the links between health and globalization. * Considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird flu), effects of migration, and health care systems across the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745645124
ISBN
9780745645124
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.45

Paperback. * Explores the links between health and globalization. * Considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird flu), effects of migration, and health care systems across the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745645131
ISBN
9780745645131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Hardback. There is no other book like this on the market for students that thoughtfully guides the reader through all social, personal and emotional aspects of health and illness. The topic is a cutting-edge and popular theme of current medical sociology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745636436
ISBN
9780745636436
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.45

Paperback. There is no other book like this on the market for students that thoughtfully guides the reader through all social, personal and emotional aspects of health and illness. The topic is a cutting-edge and popular theme of current medical sociology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745636443
ISBN
9780745636443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Paperback. A collection of independent sources of data on global health offering unique and essential information for anyone working in the field. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 652.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783602537
ISBN
9781783602537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.75

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