Full Description
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.To better help with your studies this book contains:* a global perspective with international examples;* a new chapter on health technologies;* online access to videos of the author discussing key topics as well as recommended further readings; * a glossary, chapter summaries and reflective questions to help you engage with the subject.Though aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.
Contents
Section 1 - Theories, Perspectives and ConceptsChapter 1 - Sociological Theory: Explaining and TheorisingChapter 2 - Understanding HealthChapter 3 - A Brief History of Health and HealingChapter 4 - Evidence and Enquiry: an Overview of Sociological ResearchSection 2 - Key ThemesChapter 5 - Inequality and HealthChapter 6 - Gender and healthChapter 7 -Ethnicity, Migration and HealthChapter 8 - Mental Health and Emotional DistressChapter 9 - Sexualities and Health (with Megan Todd)Chapter 10 - Sociology of the Body: Chronic Illness and DisabilityChapter 11 - Health, Ageing and the Life CourseSection 3 - ContextsChapter 12 - Place of careChapter 13 - Health PolicyChapter 14 - Sport, Health Exercise and WellbeingChapter 15 - Death and DyingChapter 16 - Health Technologies
