Medical Sociology
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For upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.Offers a comprehensive overview of the most current issues in medical sociology.The standard text in the field, this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings. It contains first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers. It is based on a worldwide review of the literature and provides the most recent health statistics, data, and studies available while identifying the most important trends and issues.Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205806449 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205054183
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex intersection between social structures and health outcomes, addressing how societal factors influence the experience of illness and the delivery of medical care. William C. Cockerham, a prominent scholar in the field, synthesizes decades of sociological research to provide a framework for understanding health disparities, the patient-physician relationship, and the organization of healthcare systems. The book utilizes a global perspective, incorporating empirical data and qualitative accounts to analyze how social variables such as class, race, and gender shape medical realities.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of social determinants of health and illness behavior.
- Examination of the medical profession, including the socialization of physicians and the role of health care providers.
- Integration of global health statistics and comparative international data.
- Qualitative insights derived from first-person accounts of patients and practitioners.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work is widely regarded as a foundational text in the field, serving as a standard reference for students and professionals in sociology and public health. The text is noted for its academic rigor and its ability to synthesize vast amounts of research into a coherent, accessible overview of contemporary medical sociology.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2011-02-27
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
ISBN-10:
0205054188
ISBN-13:
9780205054183
Social Science
Developing Countries
Public Health
Medicine
Sociology
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