Sociology of health and medicine : new perspectives
Sujatha, V.Author
Health and medicine rarely constitute object of enquiry in the social science literature in India. Given the fact that experience of disease and its detection are deeply embedded in social settings, foundational questions on the meaning and experience of health and on the role of medicine have to be raised. Drawing upon published social science research in the field, this book discusses many of these questions. It also brings medical pluralism into the heart of social theory of health and medicine.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Health and medicine rarely constitute object of enquiry in the social science literature in India. Given the fact that experience of disease and its detection are deeply embedded in social settings, foundational questions on the meaning and experience of health and on the role of medicine have to be raised. Drawing upon published social science research in the field, this book discusses many of these questions. It also brings medical pluralism into the heart of social theory of health and medicine.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 2, 2014).
Social medicine
Social medicine
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Health Occupations
Patient Care Management
Sociology
Health Care
Social Sciences
Health Services Administration
Disciplines and Occupations
Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities
Psychiatry and Psychology
Sociology, Medical
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Health & Biological Sciences
Social Medicine