Sociology in Medicine - Hardcover

Susser, Mervyn W.; Hopper, Kim; Watson, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195034449 ISBN 13: 9780195034448

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1985

Virtually rewritten and brought thoroughly up to date, the new edition of this solidly referenced text stresses the influence of social and cultural factors on global pattern of illness and health care, and demonstrates how the social sciences can help interpret these patterns. The first
part, focusing on broad societal issues, has been completely rewritten and is now equally informed by sociological and epidemiological insights into health problems. The second part, completely updated, retains its focus on family life, examining the health effects of the interplay between
individual, family and society on the individual throughout the entire life cycle. This is an excellent text for courses in medical sociology and community health in medical schools and school of public health, and will be useful in courses in social work and sociology. In addition, the authors
have greatly expanded the data on the United States, making this edition an invaluable reference for public health researchers.

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About the Author:

Kim Hopper, both at Columbia University. William Watson, University of Oklahoma.

Review:

"The third edition of this well-known and much used treatment of social science and health/disease is truly an edition for a new generation....One of the most accessible [texts] to epidemiologists...this book remains one of the most comprehensive and important introductions to health and
disease in social perspective. It will undoubtedly influence future generations of epidemiologists and sociomedical scientists just as it has the present generation."--The Epidemiology Monitor

"A valuable reference on the application of social science to problems of health and disease....The authors effectively blend epidemiology, sociology, and anthropology in their approach...and emphasize that the book deals with sociology in medicine, not a sociology of medicine....The book has
excellent control over its specialized topics....Highly recommended to those who teach or plan research on topics of social epidemiology, medical ecology, family medicine, or the political economy of health."--Human Biology

"Remains the best introduction to the field...It is solidly based in the research literature, presents a high level of analysis, and covers most of its areas thoroughly."--Bulletin of the History of Medicine

"Meticulously researched, thoroughly revised and written in an easy to read style devoid of specialty jargon, this third edition of Sociology in Medicine will be enthusiastically welcomed. A standard in the field of sociology and social medicine, it is highly recommended to all those involved
in community health and the social sciences. Anthropologists and public health workers will find it a superb reference text."--Journal of Community Health

"The bibliography is extensive, some 3,000 entries in all, and thus provides an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to begin exploring the literature."--Journal of the American Medical Association

"Sociology in Medicine in its third edition is really an entirely new book, well-produced and handsome to look at, but much more important, beautifully written and full of valuable insights available virtually nowhere else; it is also one of the best-referenced works around."--Canadian Journal
of Public Health

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