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Item Details
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SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH, ILLNESS AND HEALTHCARE
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| By: |
Mary Larkin |
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Hardback |
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£65.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0335236618 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780335236619 |
| Publisher: |
OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2011 |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Description: |
Provides an accessible read for students studying health related disciplines. This textbook is the suitable companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community or social work. |
| Synopsis: |
"Larkin's book provides an excellent and accessible read for students studying health related disciplines...a useful resource for those new to the subject area of social aspects of health, health care and illness and a good refresher for those that may not have studied the subject for some time or those returning to study. The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and theories." (Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK). This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. 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. This book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare.In so doing, 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; and, Healthcare organisations 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 for study, all of which will help you get to grips with the core concepts and themes in the study of health, illness and healthcare. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Open University Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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