MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY 14ED (PB 2017) Paperback

Medical Sociology (14th Edition, PB 2017) offers an in-depth look at the societal dimensions of health, illness, and medical care. This well-regarded textbook explores how social structures, cultural influences, and economic factors impact health outcomes, medical practices, and healthcare systems. Key themes include health inequalities, doctor-patient dynamics, medical ethics, health policy, and the effects of social determinants on individual and community health. It also addresses current topics such as the influence of technology in healthcare, the global nature of medicine, and emerging public health concerns. Ideal for students, academics, and healthcare practitioners, this edition provides up-to-date sociological insights into the ways society affects medical care and overall health experiences.