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Sociology of Health, Healing and Illness 2nd Edition

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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Updated to reflect important changes in health care in society and significant advancements in medical sociology, this text provides an overview of the field, offering coverage of traditional topics, current issues and public policy debates affecting the field.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0134764331
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0134764337
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Prentice Hall,c1997.
  5. Publication date
    July 9, 1996
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    1.25 x 7.5 x 9.75 inches
  8. Print length
    397 pages
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Updated to reflect important changes in health care in society and significant advancements in medical sociology, this student-friendly text continues to provide a readable, interesting, and in-depth overview of the field, offering solid coverage of traditional topics with a keen focus on the current issues and public policy debates affecting this dynamic area of study today.

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Key Benefit: Updated to reflect important changes in health care in society and significant advancements in medical sociology, this user-friendly book continues to provide a readable, interesting, and in-depth overview of the field, offering solid coverage of traditional topics with a keen focus on the new issues and current public policy debates effecting this dynamic area of study today. Key Topics: Contains extensive coverage of vitally important and traditional subjects in medical sociology, such as medical ethics issues, AIDS and Alzheimer's disease, social stress, health behaviors, alternative healers and alternative healing practices, the physician-patient relationship, the history of medicine, the role of technology, and changes in the health care system. Market: For health care professionals.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prentice Hall,c1997.; 2nd edition (July 9, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 397 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134764331
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134764337
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.69 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.25 x 7.5 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Medical Sociology
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2012
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I used this book in my Medical Sociology class last semester. I gained a lot of insight on different topics. This book more or less skims the surface of many different topics in Medical Sociology. Lots of helpful charts and side stories. The book, from what I could tell, didn't have any online resources for the student.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2013
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Well organized,just like the original book. Easy to locate topics. I bought other books on here and its difficult to locate the topics and pages. Getting this book had made me realize how important it is to have an ebook that's easy to refer to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's cheaper and good condition of the book I need
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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I'm a college student on a budget of knock off Ramen and rain water. It's cheaper and good condition of the book I need. It's perfect.
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lin
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2013
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its very interesting. the delievery was pretty fast. i think i got my books in one week of order maybe one in a half week not sure but got it at a recentable time.
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April Davenport
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a easy read. Very boring.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013
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Not recommended as best course book. I was very disappointed in the selection from the instructor. Let's hope that another book is selected going forward.
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Teona
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2014
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had to buy the book for school it was very helpful but you could not look up anything in the back of the book except people no index
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Student1
1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Liberal/Biased
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012
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I would not recommend this book to anyone. I needed it for a Medical Sociology class and as I worked through the chapters, I began to notice its insane perspective on America. In sum, this book states that all people that are rich, have health insurance, and/or are white are the reason for the poor's suffering. Apparently if we were more like China and Cuba with slimmer divisions in wealth, we would be better off (pg. 68).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010
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The book came quickly--it arrived 1 week after I placed the order. The book was in good condition as the seller had stated. Only the cover was slightly bent--everything else was (and is) in great condition.
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