Foundations in Nursing and Health Care - Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers

by Wlash, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780748777174
• ISBN10: 0748777172
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes
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Summary

Considers the way in which societies and the individuals within them function. Demonstrates how sociological thinking can usefully explain clinical practice in the healthcare world. Using sociological thinking and methods, the reader is encouraged to question and understand healthcare experiences. Explores sociological approaches to healthcare issues and knowledge, the body and mental distress.

Table of Contents

Understanding sociology	p. 1
'Sociological understanding' and sociological thinking	p. 8
Sociological approaches to health-care issues	p. 21
Questioning medical knowledge	p. 34
Social class and health experience	p. 49
Women, gender and health	p. 64
'Race', ethnicity and health	p. 77
Understanding illness and behaviour	p. 95
Sociology and the body	p. 112
Sociological approaches to mental distress	p. 124
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