Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
- Jonathan Gabe - Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
- Lee Monaghan - University of Limerick, Ireland
SAGE Key Concepts series
- Alan Petersen, Monash University
"A handbook for any student to have by their side as they embark on any course exploring the sociology of health, medicine and disease."
- Jessica Clark, University Campus Suffolk
"A really useful collection of concise, accessible and informative mini essays on a range of medical concepts and conceptualisations. The book is ideal for students, including those following health professional courses, and for more seasoned academics and scholars. A very handy volume."
- Jacquelyn Allen-Collinson, Lincoln University
How do we understand health in relation to society? What role does culture play in shaping our experiences of, and orientation to, health and illness? How do we understand medicine and medical treatment within a sociological framework?
Medical sociology is a dynamic and complex field of study, comprising many concepts which students sometimes find difficult to grasp. This title manages to successfully elucidate this conceptual terrain. The text systematically explains the key concepts that have preoccupied medical sociologists from its inception and which have shaped the field as it exists today. Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition:
- Provides a systematic and accessible introduction to medical sociology
- Includes new relevant entries as well as classic concepts
- Begins each entry with a definition of the concept, then examines its origins, development, strengths and weaknesses
- Offers further reading guidance for independent learning
- Draws on international literature and examples.
This title has proved hugely popular among students in medical sociology as well as those undertaking professional training in health-related disciplines. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to find an easily accessible, yet critical and thoughtful, information source about the building blocks of medical sociology and the sociology of health and illness.
Not adopted at this time, possibly another term.
A well structured and written text that introduces students to some of the sociological concepts applicable in examining health from a bio-psychosocial perspective.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of key and emerging issues(conceptual, theoretical and heath care practice) in medical sociology. As a sociologist with a research interest in this area I found the book to be a helpful and informative compendium of key concepts from some of the leading contributors in their respective fields. In my opinion, this book is more suited to second and third year undergraduates. However, I think it would work well as a core textbook for postgraduate students of health studies/sociology of health.
A handbook for any student to have by their side as they embark on any course exploring the sociology of health, medicine and disease.
An excellent book! The second edition is even better than the first! I like the new entries, including the topics of embodiment, emotions, risk, eHealth and Bioethics, to name a few!
It could be really useful for my students, but i can not include it in the bibliography as essential as far as some of my students are not fluent enough in English yet. Anyway, it would be included as supplemental and i will encourage its reading.
This is a really useful collection of concise, accessible and informative mini essays on a range of medical concepts and conceptualisations. The book is ideal for students, including those following health professional courses, and for more seasoned academics and scholars. A very handy volume to keep at hand.
This is a useful text for broadening students insights at level 6 and beyond
An excellent easy read exploring the concepts of sociology.
Key topics relevant to student module