Handbook of medical sociology

This long-respected reference reflects the latest developments in the field, and surveys current topics in medical sociology. It includes ecological factors in illness and disease, technology in medical care, and health care in developing countries. Comprised of readings by leading specialists, thes...

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Other Authors: Freeman, Howard E. (Editor), Levine, Sol (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Prentice Hall ©1989
Edition:Fourth Edition
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Summary:This long-respected reference reflects the latest developments in the field, and surveys current topics in medical sociology. It includes ecological factors in illness and disease, technology in medical care, and health care in developing countries. Comprised of readings by leading specialists, these selections probe into specific policy issues concerning medical care, mental health, and addictive diseases. For medical sociologists and other health and social scientists looking for a historical as well as contemporary perspective on the field
Physical Description:x, 548 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:9780133803051
0133803058