The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine
Author | : F. Collyer |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 726 |
Release | : 2015-02-12 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137355621 |
ISBN-10 | : 113735562X |
Rating | : 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine by : F. Collyer
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine written by F. Collyer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-reaching handbook offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counselling and the rising problems of obesity.