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Gary Albrecht, University of Illinois of Chicago
"Written in an engaging and accessible style, Health and Illness is outstanding, carefully addressing key classic and contemporary debates within the sociology of health and illness, and illustrating these with the most up-to-date research."
Sara Arber, University of Surrey
"Michael Bury is one of the most thoughtful observers in medical sociology. He provides an engaging and critical introduction to the concepts and issues surrounding the sociology of health and illness. Both neophytes and seasoned students will benefit greatly from the rich discussions presented here."Peter Conrad, Brandeis University
"Health and Illness is a stimulating introduction to the field. It covers the topics that matter most today and raises important questions about how we will view health and illness in the future in response to advances in technology and the growing medical surveillance of the individual."
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. 1. Health and illness underpin our everyday existence Health allows us to live full lives and to function as social beings illness disrupts our lives sometimes seriously But health not only affects individuals it also impacts upon society as a whole Medical breakthroughs and scandals health scares and health service problems all vie for the attention of politicians and public alikeMichael Bury provides a lively introduction to the sociology of health and illness for students approaching the topic for the first time Drawing on classic writings and uptodate research he discusses the conceptualization and patterning of health and illness in contemporary society He highlights a range of factors such as gender age ethnicity and class which influence the occurrence and distribution of illness over time The book then focuses on debates about the body the role of health services and the politics of health policy In conclusion Bury argues that we must take a dynamic view of health and illness as processes that are shaped by social circumstances and altering perceptionsThis short introduction will be essential reading for all students studying the sociology of health as part of their degree programme. Seller Inventory # DADAX0745630316
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Book Description Condition: New. 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. Health and illness underpin our everyday existence. Health allows us to live full lives and to function as social beings; illness disrupts our lives, sometimes seriously. But health not only affects individuals, it also impacts upon society as a whole. Series: Polity Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780745630311
Book Description Condition: New. 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. Health and illness underpin our everyday existence. Health allows us to live full lives and to function as social beings; illness disrupts our lives, sometimes seriously. But health not only affects individuals, it also impacts upon society as a whole. Series: Polity Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780745630311
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