The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care_ A Critical Approach-Wadsworth Publishing (2006)
Key Points:
- Social Construction of Health and Illness: The book explores how health and illness are not only biological phenomena but also shaped by social, cultural, and political factors.
- Health Disparities: Examines the social determinants of health, including how race, class, gender, and other social factors contribute to inequalities in health outcomes and healthcare access.
- Critical Healthcare Systems Analysis: Provides a critical perspective on healthcare systems, addressing issues such as medicalization, the role of healthcare professionals, and the influence of policy and economics on healthcare delivery.
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“The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care: A Critical Approach” (2006) by Rose Weitz provides a thorough sociological exploration of health, illness, and healthcare systems. The book offers a critical analysis of how health and illness are socially constructed, the role of social factors in health disparities, and how healthcare systems function within larger societal structures. It emphasizes a critical approach to understanding the complex interconnections between society and health.
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