Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology (Hardcover)

Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology explores the work of key social theorists and the application of their ideas to issues around health and illness. Encouraging students and researchers to use mainstream sociological thought to inform and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the many arenas of health and healthcare, this text discusses and critically reviews the work of several influential contemporary thinkers, including - Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Luhmann, Bourdieu, Merleau-Ponty, Wallerstein, Archer, Deleuze, Guattari, and Castells. Each chapter includes a critical introduction to the central theses of a major social theorist, ways in which their ideas might inform medical sociology and some worked examples of how their ideas can be applied. Containing contributions from established scholars, rising stars and innovative practitioners, this book is a valuable read for those studying and researching the sociology of health and illness.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Critical Studies in Health and Society
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	2012
Editors:	Graham Scambler
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	206
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-59782-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Medicine > General issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Illness & addiction: social aspects > General
LSN:	0-415-59782-X
Barcode:	9780415597821

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