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Handbook of Medical Sociology (5th Edition)
Handbook of Medical Sociology - 5th Edition Author:Chloe E. Bird, Peter Conrad, Allen M. Fremont, Chloe Bird, Allen Fremont 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 spec... more »ific 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.« less