Social Aspects of Health, Illness and Healthcare

by Larkin, Mary

• ISBN13: 9780335236626
• ISBN10: 0335236626
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Open Univ Pr

Summary

"Larkin's book provides an excellent and accessible read for students studying health related disciplines... a useful resource for those new to the subject area of social aspects of health, health care and illness and a good refresher for those that may not have studied the subject for some time or those returning to study. The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and theories." Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies. The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on: Gender Social class Ethnicity Ageing Physical ill health Mental health and illness Disability Death and dying Families, communities and healthcare Healthcare organisations and professions In addition to drawing together many different sources within this subject area, this engaging book is full of case studies, primary sources and activities for study, all of which will help you get to grips with the core concepts and themes in the study of health, illness and healthcare.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Understanding the Social Aspects of Health
Chapter 1: Studying the Social Aspects of Health

Section 1: The Relationship between Social Categories and Health

Chapter 2: Gender and Health
Chapter 3: Social Class and Health
Chapter 4: Ethnicity and Health
Chapter 5: Ageing and Health

Section 2: The Experience of Health and Illness

Chapter 6: Experiencing Illness
Chapter 7: Experiencing Mental Illness
Chapter 8: Experiencing Disability
Chapter 9: Death, Dying and Grieving

Section 3: The Delivery of Healthcare

Chapter 10: Families, Communities and Healthcare
Chapter 11: Healthcare Organisations
Chapter 12: Health Professions
Afterword
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