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This book critically explores from a comparative international
perspective the role medicine plays in constructing and managing
natural and social risks, including those belonging to modern
medical technology and expertise. Drawing together chapters written
by professional practitioners and social scientists from the UK,
South America, Australia and Europe, the book offers readers an
insightful and thought-provoking analysis of how modern medicine
has transformed our understanding of both ourselves and the world
around us, but in so doing has arguably failed to fully recognize
and account for, its unintended and negative effects. This is an
essential read for social scientists, practitioners and
policymakers who want to better understand how they can develop new
ways of thinking about how modern medicine can promote social goods
and enhance public health.
Medical sociology has traditionally focused on the governance of
'troublesome' social groups, including the unwell, the `deviant',
and the criminally insane. But recently, it has explored how the
state ensures the public is protected from medical malpractice,
negligence, and criminality. Against the background of some
high-profile scandals, this authoritative book examines the
modernisation of the regulation of doctors by the introduction of a
quality assurance process. Highlighting areas of good practice,
this book will be required reading for scholars of medical
sociology, medical education and health policy.
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex
issues surrounding the regulation of the medical profession. It
offers up-to-date information on the current legislative framework
and institutional arrangements surrounding the regulation in the
United Kingdom. Well organized and written in an accessible way, it
offers an insight into key sociological theories surrounding
medical regulation. It gives a historically situated analysis of
the contemporary relationship between medicine, the state and the
public, and an overview of relevant social scientific research.
Case studies highlight the practical or applied circumstances in
which issues can occur. Readers will gain insight into possible
future directions for medical governance.
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex
issues surrounding the regulation of the medical profession. It
offers up-to-date information on the current legislative framework
and institutional arrangements surrounding the regulation in the
United Kingdom. Well organized and written in an accessible way, it
offers an insight into key sociological theories surrounding
medical regulation. It gives a historically situated analysis of
the contemporary relationship between medicine, the state and the
public, and an overview of relevant social scientific research.
Case studies highlight the practical or applied circumstances in
which issues can occur. Readers will gain insight into possible
future directions for medical governance.
This book critically explores from a comparative international
perspective the role medicine plays in constructing and managing
natural and social risks, including those belonging to modern
medical technology and expertise. Drawing together chapters written
by professional practitioners and social scientists from the UK,
South America, Australia and Europe, the book offers readers an
insightful and thought-provoking analysis of how modern medicine
has transformed our understanding of both ourselves and the world
around us, but in so doing has arguably failed to fully recognize
and account for, its unintended and negative effects. This is an
essential read for social scientists, practitioners and
policymakers who want to better understand how they can develop new
ways of thinking about how modern medicine can promote social goods
and enhance public health.
There are significant variations in how healthcare systems and
health professionals are regulated globally. One feature that they
increasingly have in common is an emphasis on the value of
including members of the public in quality assurance processes.
While many argue that this will help better serve the public
interest, others question how far the changing regulatory reform
agenda is still dominated by medical interests. Bringing together
leading academics worldwide, this collection compares and
critically examines the ways in which different countries are
regulating healthcare in general, and health professions in
particular, in the interest of users and the wider public. It is
the first book in the Sociology of Health Professions series.
Social Welfare, Aging and Social Theory explores how we can
understand the changing relationship between social welfare and
human aging. The book begins by reviewing how historical changes in
society impacted on shaping emergence of scientific approaches to
understand and problematize and bio-medicalize aging as akin to an
illness and disease. The discussion moves to trace how particular
social science theories were developed to reinforce negative
perceptions of aging. The book also develops its own reflexive
approach with in-depth examples of social welfare in national,
international and global contexts in how aging is theorized in the
postmodern world were alternative possibilities can be encountered.
Social Welfare, Aging and Social Theory explores how we can
understand the changing relationship between social welfare and
human aging. The book begins by reviewing how historical changes in
society impacted on shaping emergence of scientific approaches to
understand and problematize and bio-medicalize aging as akin to an
illness and disease. The discussion moves to trace how particular
social science theories were developed to reinforce negative
perceptions of aging. The book also develops its own reflexive
approach with in-depth examples of social welfare in national,
international and global contexts in how aging is theorized in the
postmodern world were alternative possibilities can be encountered.
This book provides a lively, concise and definitive introduction to
the study of the causes of crime. Authoritative yet accessible, it
offers a guide to the historical development of criminology as an
academic discipline and in doing so: presents an overview of a
range of different theories of crime, including classical,
biological, psychological and sociological approaches analyses the
strengths and weaknesses of each theory discussed provides chapter
overview boxes and key summary points helps you to take your
studies further with self-study tasks and suggestions for further
reading. In covering key theoretical positions and placing them in
their historical context, Criminological Theory in Context is
perfect for students taking introductory courses in criminological
theory.
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