• Medical Sociology

GTIN: 9781468452570

Medical Sociology explores the social factors influencing health, illness, and healthcare. It examines how social structures, inequalities, and cultural beliefs shape health outcomes and access to medical resources. Topics include the social construction of illness, the doctor-patient relationship, the sociology of the body, health disparities (race, class, gender), and the impact of social policy on healthcare systems. Discussions cover the role of social institutions (family, education, economy) in shaping health behaviors, and analyses of the ethical and social implications of medical technologies. A valuable resource for understanding the interplay between society and health.