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Sociology and health : an introduction / Peter Morrall. 6

By: Morrall, Peter. 4 0 16, [, ] | [, ] |

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Language: Unknown language code Summary language: Unknown language code Original language: Unknown language code Series: ; London : Routledge, [2009].;copyright 200946Edition: second editionDescription: 22 cm. 248 pagesContent type: text Media type: unmediated;unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415415637ISSN: 2Other title: 6 []Uniform titles: | | Related works: Sociology and nursing. 1 40 Morrall, Peter. 6 []Subject(s): -- 2 -- 0 -- -- | -- 2 -- 0 -- 6 -- | 2 0 -- | -- -- 20 -- | | -- -- Social aspects. Social medicine.;Sociology.;Nursing;Sociology, Medical. -- -- 20 -- | -- -- -- 20 -- --Genre/Form: -- 2 -- Additional physical formats: DDC classification: | LOC classification: | RA418 | .M67 20092Other classification:

Contents:

Sociology -- Health -- Science -- Power -- Medicalisation -- Madness -- Misery -- Sex -- Death.

Action note: In: Summary: This introductory text provides students and health practitioners with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues. Written for anyone who is interested in health and disease in contemporary global society, this book engages the reader to act upon their occupational and moral responsibilities. It explains the key sociological theories and debates with humour and imagination in a way that will encourage an inquisitive and reflective approach on the part of any student who engages with the text. With individual chapters covering sociology, health, science, power, medicalisation, madness happiness, sex, violence and death, Sociology and Health is organized so that the student moves through sociological approaches and themes which constantly recur in the experience of healthcare. Students will find this a readable and controversial text which covers the ground they need to know in a thought-provoking way. Lecturers will find it a helpful text for generating discussion in tutorials and seminars. There are summaries at the end of each chapter, suggestions for further reading and ideas for the reader.--Jacket. Other editions:

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Item type	Current location	Home library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	PLM	PLM Health Sciences Library	Health Sciences-Circulating	RA418 .M67 2009 (Browse shelf)	Available		H34613

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Revised edition of: Sociology and nursing / Peter Morrall. 2001. 56

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sociology -- Health -- Science -- Power -- Medicalisation -- Madness -- Misery -- Sex -- Death.

This introductory text provides students and health practitioners with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues. Written for anyone who is interested in health and disease in contemporary global society, this book engages the reader to act upon their occupational and moral responsibilities. It explains the key sociological theories and debates with humour and imagination in a way that will encourage an inquisitive and reflective approach on the part of any student who engages with the text. With individual chapters covering sociology, health, science, power, medicalisation, madness happiness, sex, violence and death, Sociology and Health is organized so that the student moves through sociological approaches and themes which constantly recur in the experience of healthcare. Students will find this a readable and controversial text which covers the ground they need to know in a thought-provoking way. Lecturers will find it a helpful text for generating discussion in tutorials and seminars. There are summaries at the end of each chapter, suggestions for further reading and ideas for the reader.--Jacket.

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