Medical sociology Book

The standard reference in the field-- "around the world"-- this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings at the cutting-edge of the field. KEY TOPICS" It contains "first-person" accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers; is based on "a worldwide" review of the literature; provides "the most recent" health statistics, data, and studies available; and identifies "the most important" trends and issues.