Medical sociology books

Probes the ideological assumptions underlying the transfer of body parts, the social significance of donors' deaths,...  Read More >>

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The body and experiences of embodiment have generated a rich and diverse sociological literature. This unique anthology...  Read More >>

Using case studies and interview material of mothers' experiences, this book provides a new, radical and critical...  Read More >>

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Drawing material from the USA, UK and Hong Kong, this volume allows the demystification of stereotypical presentations...  Read More >>

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An examination of surgical breast reconstruction which establishes a strong link between, on the one hand, the personal...  Read More >>

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This interdisciplinary text develops a theory of heterosexism and provides everyday examples from health and social...  Read More >>

The first detailed and comprehensive analysis of the implications of new health technologies for society, the delivery...  Read More >>

This book, focusing largely on the UK, examines the history of resistance to psychiatry between 1950 and 2000. Building...  Read More >>

This book, focusing largely on the UK, examines the history of resistance to psychiatry between 1950 and 2000. Building...  Read More >>

A reference resource focused on cremation. Spanning many world cultures it documents regional histories, ideological...  Read More >>

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This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts, approaches and theories used, and shows how these contribute...  Read More >>

This book provides a collection of original essays on cutting-edge topics in medical ethics research. Leading philosophers...  Read More >>

This text provides a fascinating overview of healthcare spending and cost-containment mechanisms in the U.S. The...  Read More >>

Written by the team undertaking the national evaluation of Health Action Zones, this multidisciplinary book analyses...  Read More >>

Written by the team undertaking the national evaluation of Health Action Zones, this multidisciplinary book analyses...  Read More >>

The book provides suggestions and examples of how sociological concepts and insights can be used to help think about...  Read More >>

Written by a leading academic this groundbreaking text presents a radical approach to death, ageing and public health...  Read More >>

Written by a leading academic this groundbreaking text presents a radical approach to death, ageing and public health...  Read More >>

Based on field research and interviews in the USA and Brazil, Dying to be a Man explores how manhood or male identity...  Read More >>

Based on field research and interviews in the USA and Brazil, Dying to be a Man explores how manhood or male identity...  Read More >>