Publication

1998-05-01 - Polity Press

Language

English

Word Count

88,000 words, Guess

Page Count

352 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • LCCRA418.3.U6 A55 1998

Description

In this exciting new introduction to the sociology of health and illness, the author examines the core issues of discipline and reassesses them in the light of recent developments in health care and social theory.

First Sentence

The sociology of health and illness has had a vexed relationship with social theory almost since its inception.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical IntroductionPaperbackPolity Press1998-05-01

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