The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction
Ellen Annandale
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Description for The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction
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.
Highly Commended - BMA Medical Awards 2015: Health and Social Care
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. A particular strength of the book is its careful attention to theoretical developments in the field.
The second edition has been rigorously updated to take account of recent theories and evidence in medical sociology. New to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745634616
SKU
V9780745634616
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Ref
99-50
About Ellen Annandale
Ellen Annandale is Professor and Head of Sociology at the University of York
Reviews for The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction
The second edition of Annandale’s Sociology of Health and Medicine is a stellar introduction to the field by a superb scholar. Annandale’s lucid prose and richly theoretical approach take readers through the history of medical sociology, its connection with and contribution to sociological theory, and its uses for making sense of global health inequalities. In addition, the book seamlessly incorporates ... Read more