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