Sociology of Health and Illness
- Second edition of a best-selling textbook, written by a well-respected senior figure.
- A classic textbook, thoroughly revised and updated, with full discussions of key contemporary issues added.
- New discussions include the new genetics, food and eating, e-health, the MMR debate, embryo stem cell research, recent approaches to health inequalities, and the health implications of the information age.
- Annotated further reading also added to each chapter, to help extend students learning and thinking.
- Written primarily for sociology and health studies students in the second year and above, but will also appeal to students taking vocational degrees requiring a sociological grounding in the area.