The New Sociology of the Health Service (Paperback, New)

Health service policy and health policy have changed considerably over the past fifteen years and there is a pressing need for an up-to-date sociological analysis of health policy. Not only have policies themselves changed but new policy themes - such as evidence-based policy and practice, an increasing focus on a primary care led health service, a growing recognition of the need to address inequalities through public health policies and a focus on the views and the voice of the user and the public- have emerged alongside some of the old. Following up the very successful The Sociology of the Health Service, this all-new volume covers a broad range of key contemporary health services issues. It includes chapters on consumerism, technology, evidence-based practice, public health, managerialism and social care among others, and incorporates references to new developments, such as regulation and incentivization, throughout. The New Sociology of the Health Service provides a vital new sociological framework for analyzing health policy and healthcare. It is an important read for all students and researchers of medical sociology and health policy.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2009
First published:	2009
Editors:	Jonathan Gabe • Michael Calnan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	254
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-45598-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General
LSN:	0-415-45598-7
Barcode:	9780415455985

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