Social Theory, Health and Healthcare

by Maria Lohan, Sam Porter, Orla McDonnell, et al.

Book Overview

Health research, education and provision have become increasingly interdisciplinary over the last few years, leading health professionals to broaden their knowledge beyond technical aspects of care. Practitioners now need a clear understanding of how society can affect health, and an appreciation of how societal structures can drive healthcare practices.

In a clear, systematic and accessible style, this timely text looks at the social context...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403989532
• ISBN13: 9781403989536
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"