Second Opinion: An Introduction to Health Sociology
Book Details
Author(s)John Germov
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN / ASIN0195520149
ISBN-139780195520149
CategoryMedical
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
Second Opinion: An Introduction to Health Sociology introduces students to the theories, concepts, issues, and contexts of the field.
Features
* Vignettes at the beginning of each chapter introduce a topic and encourage a sociologically reflexive approach
* "Doing Health Sociology" boxes link theory to practice and highlight sociological research and theories for informing health care practice, health policy, and public understanding of the social origins of health and illness
* Discussion questions at the end of each chapter facilitate student engagement and continue the sociological debate
* Extensive online resources supplement each chapter, including YouTube and MOOC videos, suggested further reading, recommended websites, and chapters from previous editions
Features
* Vignettes at the beginning of each chapter introduce a topic and encourage a sociologically reflexive approach
* "Doing Health Sociology" boxes link theory to practice and highlight sociological research and theories for informing health care practice, health policy, and public understanding of the social origins of health and illness
* Discussion questions at the end of each chapter facilitate student engagement and continue the sociological debate
* Extensive online resources supplement each chapter, including YouTube and MOOC videos, suggested further reading, recommended websites, and chapters from previous editions
