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For upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. A comprehensive overview of the most current issues in medical sociology. The standard text in the field, Medical Sociology presents the discipline’s most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings. To draw students into the course, author Dr. William Cockerham integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers throughout the text. The Thirteenth Edition addresses the current changes stemming from health care reform in the United States, and other issues that reflect the focus of the field today.
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Insight into health care’s social and cultural complexities.
Who is this book for?
If you’re interested in understanding how social factors influence health and healthcare systems, this book offers a comprehensive and current overview. Dr. Cockerham’s integration of real-life stories makes complex concepts relatable, providing a human perspective that brings the theories to life. It’s a valuable resource for students and professionals eager to explore the social dynamics shaping medicine today.