{"product_id":"the-sociology-of-health-healing-and-illness-9781032418124","title":"The Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis textbook is widely acclaimed by instructors as the most comprehensive available, integrating recent research in medical sociology and public health to introduce students to a wide range of issues affecting health, healing, and health care today. It includes material on COVID-19 and expanded coverage of fundamental cause theory and the social determinants of health. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 480 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis groundbreaking textbook, widely recognized as the most comprehensive of its kind, delves into the profound issue of inequality in healthcare access and practice. Written in an engaging and accessible style, it incorporates recent research in medical sociology and public health to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of issues that impact health, healing, and healthcare today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating the latest developments, including the impact of COVID-19, this new edition seamlessly integrates information on the social history of medicine, social epidemiology, social stress, health and illness behavior, the profession of medicine, nurses and allied health workers, complementary and alternative medicine, the physician-patient relationship, medical ethics, and the financing and organization of medical care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey changes and enhancements in the eleventh edition include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusion of material on COVID-19 in the main text of every chapter, with special sections at the end of each chapter exploring additional intersections of COVID-19 with chapter content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpanded coverage of fundamental cause theory and the social determinants of health, providing students with a deeper understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to health disparities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew centralized discussions of how and why social disparities in race, class, gender, and sexual identity impact health outcomes in the United States, shedding light on the complex social determinants of health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew \"In the Field\" boxed inserts on topics such as medical education and student debt, physicians' use of medical jargon, and corporate greed, offering real-world insights and perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew \"In Comparative Focus\" boxed inserts on topics such as the 1918 influenza pandemic, infant and maternal mortality in Afghanistan, the patient care coordination process, drug prices, long-term care, and global health, providing a comparative perspective on healthcare issues across different regions and contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA more in-depth exploration of both physician and nursing shortages, recognizing the critical role these professionals play in healthcare delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpanded discussion of nurse burnout, a pressing issue that affects the well-being and retention of healthcare workers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy offering a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on healthcare inequality, this textbook equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address these complex issues and work towards a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1200g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188 x 248 x 26 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032418124\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denise Copelton,Gregory Weiss","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44311975461114,"sku":"9781032418124","price":38.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688138803206_book.jpg?v=1688292184","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-sociology-of-health-healing-and-illness-9781032418124","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}