Morrall, Peter.

Sociology and health : an introduction for health practitioners / by Peter Morrall. - 2nd ed. - London : Routledge, 2008. - 256 p. ; 24 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Sociology and nursing / Peter Morrall. 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sociology -- Health -- Science -- Power -- Medicalisation -- Madness -- Misery -- Sex -- Death.

This introductory text provides nurses with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues, explaining the key theories and debates with humour and imagination in a manner that is intended to encourage an inquisitive and reflective approach.

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Nursing--Social aspects
Sociology.
Social medicine.
Nursing sociology
Nursing fundamentals & skills
Medical sociology
Society & culture: general
Health and Wellbeing.
Sociology, Medical.

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