The Sociology of Healthcare
eBook - PDF

The Sociology of Healthcare

A Reader for Health Professionals

  1. 331 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Sociology of Healthcare

A Reader for Health Professionals

About this book

A comprehensive collection of classic and contemporary readings in the sociology of health. The Sociology of Healthcare will stimulate debate, reflexive practice and critical thinking in applied sociology and is aimed at the teaching and learning needs of both lecturers and students.

Trusted by 375,005 students

Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.

Study more efficiently using our study tools.

Information

Year
2008
Print ISBN
9781403940803
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781137266545

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. About the Editors
  5. Thinking Sociologically about Health and Healthcare
  6. Part I Sociological Perspectives on Health and Healthcare
  7. Part II Making Sense of Health and Healthcare
  8. Part III Health and Healthcare: Inequalities and Diversity
  9. Part IV Health and Healthcare: Bodies, Minds and Emotions
  10. Part V Power, Professions and Practice in Health and Healthcare

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Sociology of Healthcare by Sarah Earle, Gayle Letherby, Sarah Earle,Gayle Letherby in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Social Work. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.