{"product_id":"the-sociology-of-health-and-medicine-a-critical-introduction-hardback-9780745634616","title":"The Sociology of Health and Medicine; A Critical Introduction (Hardback) 9780745634616","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Sociology of Health and Medicine\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Critical Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEllen Annandale (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745634616, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 August 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The second edition of Annandale's \u003ci\u003eSociology of Health and Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e is a stellar introduction to the field by a superb scholar. Annandale's lucid prose and richly theoretical approach take readers through the history of medical sociology, its connection with and contribution to sociological theory, and its uses for making sense of global health inequalities. In addition, the book seamlessly incorporates feminist perspectives on gender and health with detailed discussion of contemporary topics in health sociology.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSusan Bell, Bowdoin College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Annandale has done it again! A fully revised and rewritten second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Sociology of Health and Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, with global extensions now too. One of the best medical sociology textbooks around, in short, has just got better.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSimon Williams, University of Warwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly Commended - BMA Medical Awards 2015: Health and Social Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fully revised edition of this highly respected textbook addresses the most important theoretical and empirical debates in the sociology of health and medicine. Chapter by chapter the book examines important issues such as the complexities surrounding health and identity, health inequalities, and the organization and provision of health care. A particular strength of the book is its careful attention to theoretical developments in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second edition has been rigorously updated to take account of recent theories and evidence in medical sociology. New to this edition are discussions of globalization, individualization, medicalization, new medical technologies and the sociology of the body. The new edition also looks in detail at recent social change and hotly debated explanations for the patterning of health by socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity. In addition, it examines developments in contemporary health care, including the reconceptualization of patients as consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe result is a text that will be of interest to upper-level undergraduates and postgraduate students in sociology and social policy, as well as students of the allied health professions looking for an in-depth and forward-thinking introduction to medical sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Enduring theoretical legacies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Contemporary theories of health and medicine in a changing world\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Feminism, gender theories and health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Socio-economic inequalities in health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Gender inequalities in health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 'Race', ethnicity and health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Health systems and healthcare in transition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Professions in transition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The experience of health, illness and healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407301177624,"sku":"9780745634616","price":56.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745634616.jpg?v=1784160165","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-sociology-of-health-and-medicine-a-critical-introduction-hardback-9780745634616","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}