Society and Health
Subtitle: Sociology for Health Professionals
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer; Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Published: August 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780306477461
Subjects: Health systems & services; Public health & preventive medicine; Sociology, Social Studies; Sociology; Medical personnel; Social Science; Medical / Nursing; USA; Sociology - General; Administration; Health Care Delivery; Medical / Health Care Delivery; Medical / Public Health; Medical-Administration; Social Science-Sociology - General; Social medicine
First sentence: Sociology is the scientific study of human social activity.
Description: "For the first time, a guide to the sociology of health and healthcare that addresses the needs of both sociologist and healthcare professionals is available. Written by a career health professional with a medical sociology background, Society and Health: Sociology for Health Professionals applies sociological concepts to current healthcare issues, incorporates the latest findings from health services research, and provides clear examples of the uses of sociology in understanding the U.S. healthcare system. Each chapter contains illustrative boxed material, exhibits highlighting key information, suggestions for further reading, and websites that provide more useful information."--Jacket.