Understanding the sociology of health
Barry, Anne-Marie
Understanding the sociology of health - 4th - London : Sage, 2016
Sociological theory: explaining and theorising; Understanding health; A brief history of health and healing; Evidence and enquiry : a overview of sociological research; Inequality and health; Gender and health; Ethnicity, migration and health; Mental health and emotional distress; Sexualities and health (with Megan Todd); Sociology of the body: chronic illness and disability; Health, ageing and the life course; Places of care; Health policy; Sport, health, exercise and wellbeing; Death and dying; Health technologies
This book offers an easy introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate. Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist.
1473929458 9781473929456
Sociology
Health
Understanding the sociology of health - 4th - London : Sage, 2016
Sociological theory: explaining and theorising; Understanding health; A brief history of health and healing; Evidence and enquiry : a overview of sociological research; Inequality and health; Gender and health; Ethnicity, migration and health; Mental health and emotional distress; Sexualities and health (with Megan Todd); Sociology of the body: chronic illness and disability; Health, ageing and the life course; Places of care; Health policy; Sport, health, exercise and wellbeing; Death and dying; Health technologies
This book offers an easy introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate. Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist.
1473929458 9781473929456
Sociology
Health