The Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness - Rilegato

Weiss, Gregory L.; Lonnquist, Lynne E.

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ISBN 10: 0130981370 ISBN 13: 9780130981370

Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis, 2003

Riassunto

Designed to reflect important changes in health care and significant advancements in medical sociology, this reader-friendly book provides a readable, interesting, and in-depth overview of the field. It offers solid coverage of traditional topics with a keen focus on the current issues and public policy debates affecting this dynamic area of study. The volume offers perspectives on the sociology of health, healing, and illness, the influence of the social environment on health and illness, health and illness behavior, health care practitioners and their relationships with patients and a look at the social implications of health care technology and comparative health care systems. For individuals looking for an appreciation for how the sociological perspective and social theory contribute to health, healing and illness.

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Book by Weiss Gregory L Lonnquist Lynne E

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• Editore: Taylor & Francis
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130981370
• ISBN 13: 9780130981370
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 401