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Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates
David Williams
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Description for Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates
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.
Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society.
Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society.
- Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation
- Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life
- Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures
- Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Series
Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405190848
SKU
V9781405190848
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99-50
About David Williams
Simon J. Williams teaches the Sociology of Health and Illness with particular reference to the body, health and social research methods at Warwick University. Jonathan Gabe is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Health and Social Care at Royal Holloway, University of London. Peter Davis is Professor, Sociology of Health and Well-Being, at ... Read more
Reviews for Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates
?Well researched and easily digestible, this book is recommended for anyone wishing to gain further understanding of the interplay between pharmaceuticals and society.? (Pharmaceutical Journal , November 2009)