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The Sociology Of Health And Illness: Critical Perspectives
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Now With Sage Publishing!The Tenth Edition Of The Sociology Of Health And Illness: Critical Perspectives Addresses The Crucial Issues In This Field With Over 45 Readings (1/3 Of Which Are New To This Edition) From The Scholarly Literature On Health And Medicine, Thus Providing Students With The Most Balanced And Comprehensive Analysis Of Health Care Today. This Bestselling Anthology From Peter Conrad And Valerie Leiter Includes Both Microlevel And Structural Perspectives, Frameworks For Understanding These Critical Issues, And A Breadth Of Material That Allows Instructors To Mix And Match Materials To Meet Their Course Needs.New To This Edition 17 Readings Are New To This Edition. All Introductions By The Editors Have Been Updated To Reflect New Readings And The Latest Data. The Sections On Financing Medical Care And Health Care Reform Have Been Merged To Reflect The Current Debate About Health Policy Taking Place Largely Within The Context Of Financing. The Section Previously Called Comparative Health Policies Is Now Called Global Issues, With An Expanded Scope That Includes Health Inequalities Between Countries, The Globalization Of Adhd, And The International Migration Of Health Care Workers. New Material On The Dilemmas Of Medical Technology Provides Both A Conceptual Framework For Understanding The Key Issues As Well As A Case Study About Genetic Counseling To Help Students Apply Those Concepts Directly. New Readings On Illness, Medicine, And The Internet Offer Increasingly Relevant Information On How Individuals Address Health And Illness In Their Increasingly Technologydominated Lives. A New Section On Globalization Helps Students Understand The Impact Of Factors Such As The International Pharmaceutical Industry, International Migration, And The Role Of The Internet.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Sociology of Health and Illness: Critical Perspectives'? A: This book addresses crucial issues in the field of health and illness, offering a balanced and comprehensive analysis through over 45 readings from scholarly literature on health and medicine.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter F. Conrad and Valerie Leiter.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 800 pages.
- Q: What is new in the Tenth Edition of this book? A: The Tenth Edition includes 17 new readings, updated introductions by the editors, and revised sections on health policy and globalization.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Sociology of Health and Illness: Critical Perspectives' published? A: The book was published on August 6, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health care issues, making it suitable for academic courses.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding medical technology? A: The book includes new material on the dilemmas of medical technology, providing conceptual frameworks and case studies related to genetic counseling.
- Q: Does this book discuss the impact of globalization on health? A: Yes, it features a new section on globalization, discussing factors like the international pharmaceutical industry and health inequalities.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Health Care Delivery.