Health and IllnessISBN: 978-0-7456-3030-4
Hardcover
176 pages
March 2005, Polity
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- A lively, well-written introduction to the sociology of health
and illness.
- Draws on classic literature and up to date research on social
aspects of health and illness, including factors such as social
class, ethnicity, age and gender
- Provides the reader with an accessible analysis of complex
topics such as the medical model, the body and health, and health
care evaluation
- Draws on both UK and US material throughout