A Sociology of Health-Sage Publications Ltd (2008)
Key Points:
- Social Determinants of Health: The book highlights how social factors like socio-economic status, education, and environment influence health and access to healthcare, leading to disparities in health outcomes.
- Health Inequalities: Focuses on how social inequalities and systemic structures, such as racism and gender inequality, contribute to unequal health opportunities and outcomes.
- Healthcare Systems and Policy: Examines the role of healthcare systems and policies in shaping public health, exploring both the provision of healthcare services and the impact of social policies on health equity.
Description
“A Sociology of Health” (2008) by Peter D. Theobald offers a sociological perspective on health, illness, and healthcare. This book examines the social factors that shape health outcomes, including the impact of class, gender, ethnicity, and social policy on individual and public health. Theobald explores the relationship between society and healthcare systems, emphasizing the social construction of health and illness.
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