The Sociology of Health and Illness

The Sociology of Health and Illness
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Publisher : Polity
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9780745628288
ISBN-13 : 0745628281
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Book Synopsis The Sociology of Health and Illness by : Sarah Nettleton

Download or read book The Sociology of Health and Illness written by Sarah Nettleton and published by Polity. This book was released on 2006-07-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reader brings together recent writing on health, illness and health care in contemporary society. It emphasizes the empirical nature of medical sociology and its relationship with the development of sociological theory.


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