Understanding the sociology of health by Barry, Anne-Marie, author, Yuill, Chris, author instant download

Understanding the sociology of health by Barry, Anne-Marie, author, Yuill, Chris, author instant download

xii, 338 pages : 24 cm, Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this textbook shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist. Comes with access to access to videos, flashcards and further readings, Includes bibliographical references and index, Section 1. Theories, perspectives and concepts. Chapter 1. Sociological theory : explaining and theorising ; Chapter 2. Understanding health ; Chapter 3. A brief history of health and healing ; Chapter 4. Evidence and enquiry : an overview of sociological research -- Section 2. Key themes. Chapter 5. Inequality and health ; Chapter 6. Gender and health ; Chapter 7. Ethnicity, migration and health ; Chapter 8. Mental health and emotional distress ; Chapter 9. Sexualities and health (with Megan Todd) ; Chapter 10. Sociology of the body : chronic illness and disability ; Chapter 11. Health, ageing and the life course -- Section 3. Contexts. Chapter 12. Place of care ; Chapter 13. Health policy ; Chapter 14. Sport, health exercise and wellbeing ; Chapter 15. Death and dying ; Chapter 16. Health technologies