An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness

The bestselling An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness has long been the go-to text for students looking for a clear, engaging and theoretically informed introduction to this dynamic topic. Written with a truly sociological and critical perspective, and thoroughly updated to include [...]
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The bestselling An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness has long been the go-to text for students looking for a clear, engaging and theoretically informed introduction to this dynamic topic. Written with a truly sociological and critical perspective, and thoroughly updated to include the latest cutting-edge thinking in the area, the new edition is packed with new empirical examples. Updates to content include: * A whole new section on Fleck, 'Thought Styles after Fleck' * A new section on 'Transformations of the Medical Profession' Incorporating helpful learning features including chapter overviews, boxed cases, summaries and further reading, An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness is a stimulating and thought-provoking essential text for students in health, nursing and sociology schools.