Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction

Anne-Marie Barry · Chris Yuill

Sep 2016 · SAGE

About this ebook

Understanding the Sociology of Health continues to offer an easy to read introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate. Up-to-date with key policy and research, and including case studies and exercises to critically engage the reader, this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health and illness, such as why health inequalities exist.

To better help with your studies this book contains:

· a global perspective with international examples;

· a new chapter on health technologies;

· online access to videos of the author discussing key topics as well as recommended further readings;

· a glossary, chapter summaries and reflective questions to help you engage with the subject.

Though aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.

About the author

Anne-Marie Barry is a research consultant in Edinburgh and former lecturer in health sociology at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Her research interests primarily focus on social inequalities and health and wellbeing and have also included alcohol and drug use, sexual health, mental health and bereavement.