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Sociology in Practice for Health Care Professionals

Sociology in Practice for Health Care Professionals

by Fiona Poland (Contributor), Ron Iphofen (Author)

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Synopsis

This introductory text encourages the application of sociological insights in health care. Health processes and outcomes are analysed in terms of social difference, inequality, opportunities and life chances. Key sociological concepts and theories are introduced by using practical exercises and an active learning approach. The book is written in an accessible style so that it can be used as a course text but will also appeal to individual readers at all levels in their career.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 276
 Edition: 1998
 Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 29 May 1998
ISBN 10: 0333645766
ISBN 13: 9780333645765
Book Overview: 'With its clear layout and well-written text, this book covers fundamental sociological concepts and theories and raises serious issues about health care. It succeeds in its aim of providing healthcare professionals with the potential to engage in informed, rigorous and critical analysis of the impact of social issues in the everyday care of their patients.' - Elizabeth Chisholm, Sociology

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'With its clear layout and well-written text, this book covers fundamental sociological concepts and theories and raises serious issues about health care. It succeeds in its aim of providing healthcare professionals with the potential to engage in informed, rigorous and critical analysis of the impact of social issues in the everyday care of their patients.' - Elizabeth Chisholm, Sociology
Author Bio
RON IPHOFEN is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Wales, Bangor, where he teaches on a range of health professional courses. He has acted as consultant on curriculum and organisational development, learning outcomes and teaching quality assessment and he is a subject specialist assessor for the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.

FIONA POLAND is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Wales, Bangor. As National Chair of the Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector, she promotes the development of information networks and training in the dissemination of good practice in community settings.