Understanding the sociology of health /
Barry, Anne-Marie
Understanding the sociology of health / Anne-Marie Barry and Chris Yuill. - Fourth edition. - xii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Theories, Perspectives and Concepts : -- Sociological Theory: Explaining and Theorising -- Understanding Health -- A Brief History of Health and Healing -- Evidence and Enquiry: an Overview of Sociological Research -- Key Themes : -- Inequality and Health -- Gender and health -- Ethnicity, Migration and Health -- Mental Health and Emotional Distress -- Sexualities and Health (with Megan Todd) -- Sociology of the Body: Chronic Illness and Disability -- Health, Ageing and the Life Course -- Contexts : -- Place of care -- Health Policy -- Sport, Health Exercise and Wellbeing -- Death and Dying -- Health Technologies. Section 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Section 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Section 3. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Understanding the Sociology of Health continues to offer an easy to read introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate. Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist." --Publisher's website.
1473929458 9781473929456 147392944X 9781473929449
Social medicine.
RA418 / .B363 2016
362.1
Understanding the sociology of health / Anne-Marie Barry and Chris Yuill. - Fourth edition. - xii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Theories, Perspectives and Concepts : -- Sociological Theory: Explaining and Theorising -- Understanding Health -- A Brief History of Health and Healing -- Evidence and Enquiry: an Overview of Sociological Research -- Key Themes : -- Inequality and Health -- Gender and health -- Ethnicity, Migration and Health -- Mental Health and Emotional Distress -- Sexualities and Health (with Megan Todd) -- Sociology of the Body: Chronic Illness and Disability -- Health, Ageing and the Life Course -- Contexts : -- Place of care -- Health Policy -- Sport, Health Exercise and Wellbeing -- Death and Dying -- Health Technologies. Section 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Section 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Section 3. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Understanding the Sociology of Health continues to offer an easy to read introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate. Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist." --Publisher's website.
1473929458 9781473929456 147392944X 9781473929449
Social medicine.
RA418 / .B363 2016
362.1