Sociological Theory and Medical Sociology

Originally published in 1987, this book builds bridges between medical sociology and mainstream theory. It does so by demonstrating in new and important ways how selected theories of major thinkers like Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Freud, Parsons, Goffman, Foucault, Habermas and Offe stand to inform, and in turn be informed by the often highly focused and empirical studies of health, disease and health care found in contemporary medical sociology. The topics covered include doctor-patient interaction and the formation of health policy.

Sommario

Introduction 1. The Value of Labour-Power and Health 2. Durkheim and Social Realism: An Approach to Health and Illness with 3. Bodies of Knowledge: Foucault and the Problem of Human Anatomy 4. The Lost Subject of Medical Sociology 5. Parsons, Role Theory and Health Interaction 6. Goffman, Interactionism, and the Management of Stigma in Everyday Life 7. Habermas and the Power of Medical Expertise 8. Rationalism, Bureaucracy, and the Organization of the Health Services: Max Weber's Contribution to Understanding Modern Health Care Systems  9. Political Science and Health Policy.

Relazione

'This collection marks a substantial advance in critical analysis in its field.' C. Treweek

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Graham (University College London Scambler
• Con la collaborazione di: Graham Scambler (Editore), Scambler Graham (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.06.2024
• EAN: 9781032255484
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3225548-4
• Pagine: 268
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia sociale, assistenza sociale; Sociology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, HEALTH & FITNESS / Longevity, Illness & addiction: social aspects, History of Medicine, Infectious & contagious diseases, Medical Sociology, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Infectious and contagious diseases