Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions of Health

Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions of Health
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Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9783319315089
ISBN-13 : 3319315080
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Book Synopsis Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions of Health by : Kevin Dew

Download or read book Social, Political and Cultural Dimensions of Health written by Kevin Dew and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively explores social, political and cultural dimensions of health in contemporary society. It addresses many issues and pertinent questions, including the following: Are we over diagnosed and over medicated? How can patients participate in their own care? Do pharmaceutical companies coerce us into medication regimes? What drives inequalities in health outcomes? What is the experience of health care for indigenous communities? Why do different countries have such different health care systems? How do we respond to life-changing conditions? Can we achieve a ‘good death’? How do new genetics shape our identities? Is public health a force of liberation or disempowerment? The book incorporates the range of levels of influence on health, covering individual patient experiences, the health professions, multinational corporations, the state, global organisations as well as examining trends in social organisation, cultural expression and technological developments. It volume provides an accessible, yet in-depth, overview and discussion of the sociology of health. The chapters include an illustrative case study and further readings relating to the topic.


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