Health, illness, and the social body : a critical sociology
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Health, illness, and the social body : a critical sociology
Prentice Hall, c1995
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-400) and indexes
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Description
This text presents a critical, holistic interpretation of health, illness and human bodies that emphasizes power as a key social-structural factor in health and in societal responses to illness.
Table of Contents
- A sociological perspective on health, illness and the body
- who becomes sick, injured or dies?
- the material foundations of health and illness
- mind, body and society
- social organization, health and illness
- the social meaning of sickness
- the illness experience
- seeking health and help
- the social construction of medical knowledge
- modern biomedicine - knowledge and practice
- stratification and power in health care systems
- economic interests and power in health care.
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