Systems Theory and the Sociology of Health and Illness - Observing Healthcare

Summary

Modern organizations are characterized by multiple kinds of observations and systems, rather than clear hierarchies. Explores how this polycontexturality plays out in the healthcare arena, this book provides an analysis that takes into account the complexity of healthcare today, showing how contexts that do not fit together can be managed.

Product details

• Authors: Morten Vogd Knudsen
• Assisted by: Morten Knudsen (Editor), Knudsen Morten (Editor), Werner Vogd (Editor), Vogd Werner (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.10.2014
• EAN: 9781138794917
• ISBN: 978-1-138-79491-7
• No. of pages: 250
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Health and Illness
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Social Theory, Economics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, Personal & public health, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Health & personal development, Organizational theory & behaviour, Medical Sociology, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Organizational theory and behaviour, Personal and public health / health education