Social Aspects Of Health, Illness And Healthcare
Publisher: McGraw-Hill International (UK) Ltd.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Maidenhead
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780335239870; 9781283060035
Subjects: Social aspects; Public health; Health; Social Science
Description: This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Praise for this book; List of figures and tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction: understanding the social aspects of health; Chapter 1 Studying the social aspects of health; Section 1 The relationship between social categories and health; Section 2 The experience of health and illness; Section 3 The delivery of healthcare; Afterword; Activity feedback; Glossary; References; Index; Adverts; Back cover.