Discover the essential textbook, 'The Sociology of Health and Illness' by Sarah Nettleton, now in its fourth edition. This comprehensive volume is a must-have for students, professionals, and academics looking to deepen their understanding of medical sociology. The book offers a rigorous yet accessible overview of the sociology of health, blending traditional concepts with cutting-edge insights from contemporary literature. Covering diverse topics such as the social construction of medical knowledge, lay health beliefs, the sociology of the body, and health inequalities, this text is perfect for social science students and those in vocational fields like nursing and public health.

New chapters on mental health sociology and updated examples provide readers with the tools necessary to engage in contemporary debates about health policy and practice. Whether you're pursuing a degree in sociology or a health-related field, this book will enhance your knowledge and critical thinking skills in the areas of healthcare, patient relationships, and the dynamics of illness experiences. With 320 pages of in-depth analysis, 'The Sociology of Health and Illness' is more than just a textbook; it’s an invaluable resource for anyone committed to understanding the complex interplay between society and health.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509512744. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Year: 2020.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509512744
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 320


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Sarah Nettleton™s The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text, popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the field. Building on these strengths, the fourth edition integrates fresh insights from the current literature with the core tenets of traditional medical sociology, providing students with a thorough grounding in the sociology of health and illness.


The text covers a diversity of topics and draws on a wide range of analytic approaches, spanning issues such as the social construction of medical knowledge, the analysis of lay health beliefs, concepts of lifestyles and risk, the experience of illness and the sociology of the body. It also explores matters that are central to health policy, such as professional“patient relationships, health inequalities and the changing nature of health care work. A new chapter has been added, on the sociology of mental health; other chapters have been updated with illustrative examples and questions for discussion.
Written for students of the social sciences, this book will also appeal to students taking vocational degrees, such as nursing, medicine and public health, who require a sociological grounding in the area. Thoroughly revised and fully updated, this fourth edition will prove invaluable to anyone looking for a clear and engaging introduction to contemporary debates within the sociology of health and illness.