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Sociology, Health And The Fractured Society: A Critical Realist Account (Routledge Studies In Critical Realism)
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It Is Now Accepted That Many Of The Determinants Of Health And Health Care Are Social. This Volume Offers A Philosophical And Theoretical Frame Within Which The Nature And Extent Of This Might Be Optimally Examined. The Analysis Is Rooted In Roy Bhaskars Basic And Dialectical Critical Realism, Although It Draws Also On The Critical Theory Of Jurgen Habermas. It Purports To Provide An Ontologically And Epistemologically Grounded Comparative Sociology Of Contemporary Health And Health Care In The Twentyfirst Century.Carrying A Fourfold Agenda, The Volume Sets Out A Dialectical Critical Realist Frame For A Comparative Sociology Of Health And Health Care; It Clarifies Sociologys Potential And Limitations; It Suggests A Research Programme And A Series Of Questions For Investigation; And It Offers An Argument For An Action Sociology Embedded In A Dialectical Theory Of Transformative Action.This Volume Will Be Of Interest To Students And Scholars In The Areas Of Philosophy, Sociology And Critical Realism, As Well As Those Working In Health And Social Care.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sociology, Health and the Fractured Society'? A: The book primarily focuses on the social determinants of health and health care, offering a critical realist framework for analyzing contemporary issues in sociology and health care.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sociology, Health and the Fractured Society' is Graham Scambler.
- Q: What philosophical framework does the book utilize? A: The book is rooted in Roy Bhaskar's dialectical critical realism, while also drawing on Jurgen Habermas's critical theory.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new and in excellent condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 27, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What topics might this book cover? A: This book may cover topics such as the sociological perspectives of health care, the limitations of sociology, and a proposed research program for health and social care.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students and scholars in philosophy, sociology, critical realism, and those working in health and social care.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Sociology, Health and the Fractured Society'.