New Directions in the Sociology of Health
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781351141703 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781351141703 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
New Directions in the Sociology of Health links a number of contemporary issues to a broader sociological framework. It discusses health policy and programmes aimed at public concerns like AIDS, drug use, tranquilizer dependency and alcohol abuse. The work of a para-medical and lay workers – not least women – in health and prevention is a major focus, with particular attention being paid to the elderly and ethnic groups. Papers dealing with health at work, health in the home, and public health policy complete a collection which illustrates how sociology in the 1990s can contribute to the prevention of illness and the maintenance of good health.
New Directions in the Sociology of Health links a number of contemporary issues to a broader sociological framework. It discusses health policy and programmes aimed at public concerns like AIDS, drug use, tranquilizer dependency and alcohol abuse. The work of a para-medical and lay workers – not least women – in health and prevention is a major focus, with particular attention being paid to the elderly and ethnic groups. Papers dealing with health at work, health in the home, and public health policy complete a collection which illustrates how sociology in the 1990s can contribute to the prevention of illness and the maintenance of good health.
