SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH, ILLNESS & HEALTHCARE
“In short, this is a gentle yet comprehensive introduction which will no doubt become popular with lecturers and students alike.”
Dr Sarah Earle, Associate Dean Research, The Open University
“This is a well written, comprehensive text and is a ‘must' for students in the pursuit of understanding the social aspects of health.”
Peggy Murphy, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), Glyndŵr University, UK
This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether as part of a health studies degree, nursing course or other professional qualification. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies.
The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. It explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on:
• Gender
• Social class
• Ethnicity
• Ageing
• Physical ill health
• Mental health and illness
• Disability
• Death and dying
• Families, communities and healthcare
• Healthcare organizations and professions
In addition to drawing together many different sources within this subject area, this engaging book is full of case studies, primary sources and activities, all of which will help you get to grips with the core concepts and themes in the study of health, illness and healthcare.
