The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine | ISBN 9781349470228

The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine

herausgegeben von F. Collyer
Buchcover The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine  | EAN 9781349470228 | ISBN 1-349-47022-8 | ISBN 978-1-349-47022-8

The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine

herausgegeben von F. Collyer
This wide-reaching handbook offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counselling and the rising problems of obesity.