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This comprehensive, up-to-date collection of 38 articles represents a broad range of research methods and data sources in medical sociology from the perspectives of public health, medicine, epidemiology, political science, history, and anthropology. In addition to eleven new readings, eight of the seminal articles from the previous edition have been revised for the fourth edition. The overarching theme of this authoritative compendium is that medical sociology should focus on large-scale social structural factors as well as a micro-level exploration of lay illness experience, including the interaction between people and their health providers. Linking these levels of analysis is essential for a holistic understanding of medical sociology. A second important theme concerns social movements, which not only aim to achieve specific goals, but in the process can also alter our perspectives on the very definitions of health and illness as well as the proper ways to create and sustain a healthy society.
Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc; 4 edition (June 20, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 157766518X
ISBN-13: 978-1577665182
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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I had this book for a semester because it was a required reading for my sociology class. I would recommend renting out this book because despite using some of this book through out the class, I didn't really need it to get an A. Renting it out or borrowing it from a friend would be my recommendation.
I was required to buy and read this book for a grad school course, but it was very interesting and most of the chapters were quite well-written.
Required by social epidemiology professor. Interesting readings, but some are outdated. Readings are all highly related to sociology...do not get if you want more of a scientific view on epidemiology.
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