Suitable for health students studying social aspects of health and illness, whether it is part of a health studies degree or for a nursing or other professional qualification. This book includes: sections on applying sociology to health, illness and healthcare; the relationship between social catego[...]

'The book makes it easy to dip into a topic and also gives good overviews of theories and applications. This will definitely help students' - Lesley Groom, University of Bolton. Carefully-researched and highly readable, this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key 'vulne[...]