Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine by Scambler, Graham

Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781137577375)

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Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine by Scambler, Graham

Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine

$46.95
Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine by Scambler, Graham

Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine

$46.95
Format: Paperback
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A new edition of a seminal textbook that offers an up-to-date, concise and theoretically and empirically informed introduction to the core issues in the sociology of health and health care. It includes updated chapters on established themes of social aspects of health, disease and medical practice, social structures and the organisation of health services, as well as brand new chapters on contemporary topics such as globalisation, the sociology of the body and digital technologies.

As proven by previous editions, this text has special salience for students of medicine and allied health programmes. Moreover, with increased attention to international perspectives and examples and an accessible writing style, it remains an ideal choice for undergraduate and postgraduate health modules on sociology courses across the world.

New to this Edition:
- Increased emphasis on global perspectives and international examples
- All existing chapters thoroughly updated
- New chapters on globalisation and health, re-conceptualising bodies and digital health and health care ensure that the book takes the latest developments in the discipline into accoun

Author: Graham Scambler
ISBN-10: 1137577371
ISBN-13: 9781137577375
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 04/03/2018
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d
By Graham Scambler
By Graham Scambler
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Graham Scambler is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at University College London, UK, and Visiting Professor of Sociology at Surrey University, UK. He is the author and editor of many books and journal articles on social theory and the sociology of health and healthcare. He is a founding co-editor of the international journal Social Theory and Health. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, UK.
Graham Scambler is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at University College London, UK, and Visiting Professor of Sociology at Surrey University, UK. He is the author and editor of many books and journal articles on social theory and the sociology of health and healthcare. He is a founding co-editor of the international journal Social Theory and Health. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, UK.

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