UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND ILLNESS: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE - Couverture souple

Gyulen, Msughter Emmanuel; Akem, Vera Mnguershima; Igbashangev, Aondonenge Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 6208415179 ISBN 13 : 9786208415174

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

This book discusses the intricate relationship between sociology and health, emphasizing the vital role that social factors play in shaping health outcomes and experiences. It introduces the field of medical sociology, which examines how culture, socioeconomic status, gender, and other social determinants influence individual and population health. The book digs into various branches of sociology, including micro and macro perspectives, and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of medical sociology by integrating insights from psychology, anthropology, and public health. Key topics include health disparities, patient-provider relationships, health behaviors, healthcare systems, and the socio-cultural context of illness. By providing comprehensive overviews of how social structures and interactions impact health, this book aims to inform healthcare policies and practices that promotes equity and improve overall well-being.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 6208415179
• ISBN 13: 9786208415174
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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