This introductory text encourages the application of sociological insights in health care. Health processes and outcomes are analysed in terms of social difference, inequality, opportunities and life chances. Key sociological concepts and theories are introduced by using practical exercises and an active learning approach. The book is written in an accessible style so that it can be used as a course text but will also appeal to individual readers at all levels in their career.
Autorentext
RON IPHOFEN is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
Inhalt
The Nature of Sociology: Explanations and Applications
The Power to Care
Learning to Care: A Lifetime of Socialisation
The Basis of Informal Care: Families and Households
Healthy Learning
Working for Health
Equal and Unequal Opportunities
Inherited Health
Natural Carers: Sex and Gender
Common and Uncommon Cultures
Beliefs, Moralities and Ideologies of Care
Controlling Conditions
The Costs of 'Free' Time
Well-Fare, Ill-Fare, How Fair~?
Modelling Health Care Sociologically
References
Index.