Health and Canadian Society
Sociological Perspectives

David Coburn (Edited by), Carl D'Arcy (Edited by), George Torrance (Edited by)

9780802080523

Paperback / softback, published 15 August 1998

800 pages
24.7 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm, 1.3 kg

Health and Canadian Society provides a comprehensive overview of social and political issues in health and health care in Canada. This third edition features contributions not only from sociologists but also from researchers and practitioners in disciplines ranging from history to medicine. Ninety-five per cent of the contributions are new to this edition. Recognized as the standard textbook on the sociology of health in Canada, Health and Canadian Society is an essential reference for sociologists, health care providers, and health administrators.