Using Theory to Explore Health, Medicine and Society

This student-friendly textbook uses theoretical perspectives to bring to life social theories relating to health and illness. including binge drinking, obesity, the prominence of therapy and the search for happiness.

About the author

Peter Kennedy is a Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Law and Social Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University. His research interests include health and sport. Carole Ann Kennedy is a tutor at the Open University in Scotland and has research interests in health and social care.

Summary

This student-friendly textbook uses theoretical perspectives to bring to life social theories relating to health and illness. including binge drinking, obesity, the prominence of therapy and the search for happiness.

Product details

• Authors: Kennedy, Carole Kennedy, Peter Kennedy
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781847424013
• ISBN: 978-1-84742-401-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 289 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories