Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology Paperback / softback
Edited by Graham (University College London, UK) Scambler
Part of the Critical Studies in Health and Society series
Paperback / softback
Description
Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology explores the work of key social theorists and the application of their ideas to issues around health and illness.
Encouraging students and researchers to use mainstream sociological thought to inform and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the many arenas of health and healthcare, this text discusses and critically reviews the work of several influential contemporary thinkers, including – Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Luhmann, Bourdieu, Merleau-Ponty, Wallerstein, Archer, Deleuze, Guattari, and Castells.
Each chapter includes a critical introduction to the central theses of a major social theorist, ways in which their ideas might inform medical sociology and some worked examples of how their ideas can be applied.
Containing contributions from established scholars, rising stars and innovative practitioners, this book is a valuable read for those studying and researching the sociology of health and illness.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:206 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/04/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415597838
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:206 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:04/04/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415597838
