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Health, Illness, and the Social Body: A Critical Sociology, 4/E
Peter E.S. Freund, Montclair State University
Meredith McGuire, Trinity University
Linda S. Podhurst, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

ISBN-10: 013098230X
ISBN-13: 9780130982308

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 436 pp
Published: 11/15/2002

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For undergraduate courses in Sociology of Health and Illness, Medical Sociology, Medical Anthropology, Urban Studies, Social Medicine, and Nursing.

This text presents a critical, holistic interpretation of health, illness, and human bodies that emphasizes power as a key social-structural factor in health and in societal responses to illness. It does not attempt to cover every relevant topic in the sociology of health and illness, but is organized as a set of core essays around which to build a course, with the expectation that instructors will assign additional readings to exemplify and develop further these important analytical themes.

  • NEW - Section on the epidemiology of AIDS in Africa.

    • Gives students the latest information about this world health crisis.

  • NEW - Expanded section on disability.

    • Helps students understand issues relating to those with disabilities.

  • NEW - Chapter Openers—Features compelling quotes and vignettes.

    • Illustrates for students how society affects people's bodies and lives.

  • NEW - Expanded coverage of the health impacts of globalization and inequality.

    • Keeps students abreast of this increasingly important issue.

  • NEW - Expanded vignettes in Chapter 12.

    • Illustrates for students how the U.S. health care system treats the needs of real people differently.

  • Cross-disciplinary applications from sociology, anthropology, and psychology.

    • Shows students the role of health care within these disciplines.

  • Critical questions about the medical model of health and illness and the dominance of the medical establishment in U.S. health care policies and institutional arrangements.

    • Encourages students to think about and discuss these vital issues.

  • Contemporary issues—e.g., health care reform, AIDS, women's care, and environmental and occupational issues.

    • Keeps students abreast of the latest issues in the field.

  • Appendices on film and video resources and literature in the field.

    • Provides a great reference for instructors and students conducting research or writing papers.

  • Section on the epidemiology of AIDS in Africa.

    • Gives students the latest information about this world health crisis.

  • Expanded section on disability.

    • Helps students understand issues relating to those with disabilities.

  • Chapter Openers—Features compelling quotes and vignettes.

    • Illustrates for students how society affects people's bodies and lives.

  • Expanded coverage of the health impacts of globalization and inequality.

    • Keeps students abreast of this increasingly important issue.

  • Expanded vignettes in Chapter 12.

    • Illustrates for students how the U.S. health care system treats the needs of real people differently.



 1. A Sociological Perspective on Health, Illness, and the Body.


 2. Who Becomes Sick, Injured, or Dies?


 3. The Material Foundations of Health and Illness.


 4. Mind, Body, and Society.


 5. Social Organization, Health, and Illness.


 6. The Social Meanings of Sickness.


 7. Experiencing Chronic Illness, Pain, and Disability.


 8. Seeking Health and Help.


 9. The Social Construction of Medical Knowledge.


10. Modern Biomedicine: Knowledge and Practice.


11. Stratification and Power in Health Care Systems.


12. Economic Interests and Power in Health Care.


Appendix A: Bibliographic and Internet Resources.


Appendix B: Visual Resources.


Appendix C: Bibliography.


Indexes.

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