Key Concepts in Medical Sociology - Paperback
Key Concepts in Medical Sociology - Paperback
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by Lee F. Monaghan (Editor), Jonathan Gabe (Editor)
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 sociology from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today.
- Includes 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.
Author Biography
Dr Lee F. Monaghan is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Limerick.
Jonathan Gabe is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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