Society and Health

Sociology for Health Professionals

AvRichard K. Thomas

Inbunden, Engelska, 2003

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This guide to the sociology of health and healthcare addresses the needs of both sociologists and health professionals. Written by a career health professional with a medical sociology background, the text applies sociological concepts to current healthcare issues in the early-21st century, incorporates the latest findings from health services research, and provides clear examples of the uses of sociology in understanding the US healthcare system. Each chapter contains illustrative boxed material, exhibits highlighting key information, suggested readings and useful web sites for more information. With over 30 years of experience, the author provides valuable insights into the social aspects of health behaviour and reveals an in-depth understanding of the social dimensions of the health delivery system. The book is a textbook for students of sociology and health, as well as a reference book for instructors and practitioners in the healthcare and sociology fields.

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Utgivningsdatum:2003-10-31
Mått:156 x 234 x 26 mm
Vikt:749 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:374
Upplaga:2002
Förlag:Springer Science+Business Media
ISBN:9780306477461

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Thomas (Health Planning Associates, Memphis) begins with chapters on basic definitions and concepts in a book that is one of the first to map out the contribution of medical sociology; social correlates of health and sickness; social stratification and deviance concepts applicable to health status and behavior, including the roles of sex, race, and age; the sociology of mental illness; and the sociological perspective on social change and technology. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the conepts and then proceeds to specific applications. Within each chapter are boxed text with clarifying material, suggested readings, and a listing of useful Web sites. The applicability of sociological research, concepts, and ideas has been shown to be an important adjunct to increasing an understanding of health and illness behavior. The way the text moves from abstract concepts to concrete practice enhances the utility and expediency of this work. Written in a clear and plain style, the book contains a topical index and glossary. It will be a practical reference text for students, sociologists, and health care professionals. Summing up: Recommended. Undergraduates through faculty. (J.D. Campbell, University of Missouri - Columbia.) --This review appeared in the June 2004 issue of CHOICE

Innehållsförteckning

to the Sociology of Health and Illness.- The Language of Healthcare.- The Societal Context of Healthcare.- The Cultural Dimension of Healthcare.- The U.S. Healthcare Institution.- Social Groups in Society and Healthcare.- Occupations and Professions in Healthcare.- Social Epidemiology.- The Social Dimension of Health Status.- The Social Dimension of Sickness Behavior.- Social Stratiffication in Society and Healthcare.- Deviance and Control in Society and Healthcare.- The Sociology of Mental Illness.- Social Change, Technology, and Healthcare.