Sociology as Applied to Medicine, 6e

by Graham Scambler BSc PhD (Author)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  This is the sixth edition of an established and highly successful introduction to sociology for medical students and health professionals of all kinds. It will also be of value for sociology students. Sociology as Applied to Medicine introduces students to the social context of health and illness in an understandable and accessible way - a number of reviewers have commented on its lucid and jargon-free text. The curriculum in medical schools now lays more emphasis than in the past on the social context of medicine, making this book even more indispensable. A concise and jargon-free introduction to medical sociology - accessible and readable for medical students with little time to devote to this subject. Practical emphasis on essential social issues: the doctor-patient relationship, social class, ethnic minority groups and organization of health services. Attractive two-colour page design with boxed summaries. New section on theory and methods of social research, pointing out the important differences between social research and the more biologically orientated research familiar to medical readers. Extensive revision of those chapters covering health policy, eg NHS chapter, health promotion, community care, organisation of health care.

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  Paperback
  1991

  $3.25

  This is the third edition of a work on how sociology and medicine intersect, which is intended for the use of medical students, nurses and allied health professionals. Each chapter provides a summary of current sociological thinking. This edition has been updated and new chapters on living with chronic illness, health outcomes and evaluations and the funding of health care systems are included.