Medical sociology
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Medical sociology
Hardback. Seeks to understand the relationship between HIV, medical technologies, and ideas about the body. This book is suitable for those who are engaged in questions of the social and ethical dimensions of biomedicine, biotechnology, and genomics. Series: In Vivo. Num Pages: 148 pages, 7 illus. BIC Classification: JFFH2; MBS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295989594
- ISBN
- 9780295989594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.71
€ 130.71
Paperback. Seeks to understand the relationship between HIV, medical technologies, and ideas about the body. This book is suitable for those who are engaged in questions of the social and ethical dimensions of biomedicine, biotechnology, and genomics. Series: In Vivo. Num Pages: 148 pages, 7 illus. BIC Classification: JFFH2; MBS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 177 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295989426
- ISBN
- 9780295989426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99
€ 41.99
Hardback. Series: African Histories and Modernities. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTB; MBP; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319325637
- ISBN
- 9783319325637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
Hardback. Series: African Histories and Modernities. Num Pages: 382 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTB; MBP; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 217 x 27. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319324609
- ISBN
- 9783319324609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.79
€ 144.79
Paperback. This interdisciplinary text develops a theory of heterosexism and provides everyday examples from health and social care. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JKS; JPQB; MBN; MBS; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349520626
- ISBN
- 9781349520626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.81
€ 121.81
Hardback. Num Pages: 127 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; JHB; JHBA; JNA; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137528551
- ISBN
- 9781137528551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
Paperback. Research on health involves evaluating the disparities that are systematically associated with the experience of risk, including genetic and physiological variation, environmental exposure to poor nutrition and disease, and social marginalization. Editor(s): Panter-Brick, Catherine; Fuentes, Agustin. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 148 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845452810
- ISBN
- 9781845452810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.58
€ 44.58
Hardback. Num Pages: 211 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFSL3; MBN; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 227 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137457028
- ISBN
- 9781137457028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
Paperback. There is no other book like this on the market for students that thoughtfully guides the reader through all social, personal and emotional aspects of health and illness. The topic is a cutting-edge and popular theme of current medical sociology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636443
- ISBN
- 9780745636443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.03
€ 24.03
Hardback. There is no other book like this on the market for students that thoughtfully guides the reader through all social, personal and emotional aspects of health and illness. The topic is a cutting-edge and popular theme of current medical sociology. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636436
- ISBN
- 9780745636436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.74
€ 70.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; MBN; MBS; MQC; MQCB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349283187
- ISBN
- 9781349283187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
Hardcover. At a time when social inequalities are increasing at an alarming rate, this new edition of Mel Bartley's popular book is a vital resource for understanding the extent of health inequalities and why they are proving to be persistent despite decades of growing knowledge and policies on the issue. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBN; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745691091
- ISBN
- 9780745691091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.81
€ 70.81
Paperback. At a time when social inequalities are increasing at an alarming rate, this new edition of Mel Bartley's popular book is a vital resource for understanding the extent of health inequalities and why they are proving to be persistent despite decades of growing knowledge and policies on the issue. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBN; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745691107
- ISBN
- 9780745691107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.39
€ 24.39
Paperback. This is the first manifesto for Health Humanities worldwide. It sets out the context for this emergent and innovative field which extends beyond Medical Humanities to advance the inclusion and impact of the arts and humanities in healthcare, health and well-being. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6 figures, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: AB; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137282606
- ISBN
- 9781137282606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.72
€ 34.72
Paperback. Clare Bambra examines the social, environmental, economic and political causes of health inequalities, how they have evolved over time and what they are like today. Revealing gaps in life expectancy of up to 25 years between places just a few miles apart, this important book demonstrates that where you live can kill you. Num Pages: 320 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 217 x 27. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447330356
- ISBN
- 9781447330356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.32
€ 19.32
Paperback. This book analyses recent reform trends of European health care systems. Using eight European countries case studies it connects policy reforms with a healthcare quadrilemma, and compares how well these systems perform in terms of economic efficiency, medical achievements, social inequalities, and responsiveness to patients and workers. Editor(s): Pavolini, Emmanuele; Guillen, Ana M. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN; JPQB; KFFD; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 423.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349350599
- ISBN
- 9781349350599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.87
€ 63.87
Paperback. * Explores the links between health and globalization. * Considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird flu), effects of migration, and health care systems across the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745645131
- ISBN
- 9780745645131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.26
€ 25.26
Hardback. * Explores the links between health and globalization. * Considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird flu), effects of migration, and health care systems across the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745645124
- ISBN
- 9780745645124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.93
€ 70.93
Editor(s): Kopnina, Helen; Keune, Hans. Num Pages: 301 pages, b/w photos & tables. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 27. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608762163
- ISBN
- 9781608762163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.81€ 113.84
€ 166.81
€ 113.84
Hardback. The second edition of Mildred Blaxter's successful and highly respected book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health today. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648453
- ISBN
- 9780745648453
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.59
€ 64.59
Paperback. The second edition of Mildred Blaxter's successful and highly respected book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health today. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648460
- ISBN
- 9780745648460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.03
€ 22.03
Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healing
. Ed(S): Pescosolido, Bernice A.; Martin, Jac...
Paperback. This volume offers a systematic view of the critical questions that face our understanding of the role of social forces in health, illness and healing. It identifies contemporary challenges to the field and suggests directions for future inquiry. Editor(s): Pescosolido, Bernice A.; Martin, Jack K.; McLeod, Jane D.; Rogers, Anne. Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 571 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1001.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 571
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441972606
- ISBN
- 9781441972606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 158.20
€ 158.20
Hardback. African Americans have specific health issues such as a higher cancer, diabetes and infant mortality rate. The contributions to this comprehensive handbook analyze the demography of the African American population, and outline potentially positive responses. Editor(s): Lemelle, Anthony J.; Reed, Wornie L.; Taylor, Sandra E. Num Pages: 289 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; MBN; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441996152
- ISBN
- 9781441996152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.62
€ 124.62
paperback. What is 'addiction'? What does it say about us, our social arrangements and our political preoccupations? Where is it going as an idea and what is at stake in its ongoing production? Drawing on ethnographic research, interviews and media and policy texts, this book traces the remaking of addiction in contemporary Western societies. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB; MBS; MMH; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- SKU
- V9781349338887
- ISBN
- 9781349338887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.59
€ 69.59