The Sociology of Health and Illness: A Reader

A wide-ranging collection of both classic writings and recent articles in the sociology of health and illness, this reader covers various perspectives, is international in scope, and is a valuable resource for sociology and social science students.

A wide-ranging collection of both classic writings and more recent articles in the sociology of health and illness, this reader is organized into the following sections:

* health beliefs and knowledge
* inequalities and patterning of health and illness
* professional and patient interaction
* chronic illness and disability
* evaluation and politics in health care.

With a thorough introduction which sets the scene for the field as a whole, and section introductions which contextualize each chapter, the reader includes a number of different perspectives on health and illness, is international in scope, and will provide an invaluable resource to students across a wide range of courses in sociology and the social sciences.

• | Author: Jonathan Gabe, Michael Bury
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 25, 2003
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780415257565
• | ISBN-10: 0415257565