The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine

The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 726
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ISBN-10 : 9781137355621
ISBN-13 : 113735562X
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Book Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine by : F. Collyer

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine written by F. Collyer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-reaching handbook offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counselling and the rising problems of obesity.


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