Understanding tranquilliser use : the role of the social sciences

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Understanding tranquilliser use : the role of the social sciences

edited by Jonathan Gabe

Routledge, 1991

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This study examines the long-term use of minor tranquillizers from a social science perspective. Contributors cover all aspects of tranquillizer use and abuse not only from psychological and sociological viewpoints, but also from the perspectives of communication studies and economics.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 The role of social science in explaining long-term tranquillizer use, Jonathan Gabe. Part 2 The contribution of the social sciences: psychology, Susan Golombok
  • sociology, Jonathan Gabe
  • anthropology, Michael Montagne
  • epidemiology, Paul Williams and Cesario Bellantuono
  • health economics, Alan Shiell
  • communication studies, Jane Prather
  • political economy, Larry Ray. Part 3 Evaluating the contribution of the social sciences: general practice, John Horder
  • psychiatry, Anthony Clare
  • health policy, Helene Lipton and Lisa Bero.

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