The Sociology of Health and Illness (Nettleton Sarah)(Paperback)

The Sociology of Health and Illness (Nettleton Sarah)(Paperback)

Sarah Nettleton's The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text, popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the field. Building on these strengths, the third edition integrates fresh insights from the current literature with the core

An Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Illness (White Kevin)(Paperback)

Sociology of Health and Wellness: An Applied Approach (Cheun Jacquelyn)(Paperback)

Sociology of Health and Wellness: An Applied Approach takes the study of sociology of health and illness to the next level by inspiring students to connect the dots between theory, policy, and practice. The anthology provides students with applied examples of theoretical concepts which encourage

Emerging Infectious Diseases and Society (Washer P.)(Paperback)

Shortlisted for the British Sociological Association's Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize in 2011 By the 1970s, medicine appeared to have conquered infectious diseases. A century before, newly discovered germ theory had laid the foundations for advances in vaccines and antibiotics, but

Culture, Health and Illness (Helman Cecil G.)(Paperback)

Culture, Health and Illness is the leading international textbook on the role of cultural and social factors in health, illness, and medical care. Since first published in 1984, it has been used in over 40 countries within universities, medical schools and nursing colleges. This new edition meets

Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students (Evans Daryl)(Paperback)

Preventing illness and improving the general health of the population is a vital priority for the health service with nurses expected to play a central role. Written using clear language, Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students explains what health promotion is and how it interacts

Sport, Mental Illness and Sociology (Atkinson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

This book approaches the study of mental illness in sport cultures from a variety of social scientific perspectives. Contributions focus on the multiple manifestations of mental illness within sport cultures, and the degree to which sport may be utilized as a means of helping people who struggle

The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction (Nettleton Sarah)(Paperback)

The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction explores Bollas's extraordinarily wide contribution to contemporary psychoanalysis. The book aims to introduce and explain the fundamentals of Bollas's theory of the mind in a systematic way, addressing many of the questions that commonly

The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness: A Memoir (Ramey Sarah)(Paperback)

The darkly funny memoir of Sarah Ramey's years-long battle with a mysterious illness that doctors thought was all in her head--but wasn't. A revelation and an inspiration for millions of women whose legitimate health complaints are ignored. In her harrowing, defiant, and unforgettable memoir, Sarah

Health, Healing and Illness in African History (Lee Rebekah)(Paperback)

In this book, Rebekah Lee offers a critical introduction to the diverse history of health, healing and illness in sub-Saharan Africa from the 1800s to the present day. Its focus is not simply on disease but rather on how illness and health were understood and managed: by healthcare providers,

The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Tomley Sarah)(Paperback)

Learn about how we organize our society in The Sociology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts

My New Roots - Healthy plant-based and vegetarian recipes for every season (Britton Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

Gorgeous vegetarian recipes from Sarah Britton, author of the hugely popular healthy food blog My New

Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong - Helping Christians Cope with Mental Health Problems (Cantopher Dr Tim)(Paperback / softback)

A practical, non-patronizing guide to depressive illness for

Sociology (Fulcher James)(Paperback)

The fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott's Sociology provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills

The Healthy Donkey (Fisher Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

The Healthy Donkey provides a fascinating background to the history of this iconic animal and introduces potential owners to everything they need to know about donkey guardianship, with useful information about diet, bedding, and grooming. Those already familiar with donkeys will also find

Sociology of Sexualities (Fitzgerald Kathleen J.)(Paperback)

Sociology of Sexualities takes a unique sociological approach to the study of sexualities and explores the ways sexuality operates in and through institutions. Drawing on the most up-to-date scientific research on sexuality, as well as the latest political developments on the issues, this core text

Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness (Roth Alisa)(Paperback)

An urgent expos of the mental health crisis in our courts, jails, and prisons from a veteran public radio journalist. America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. As many as half of all people

Sociology of Childhood (Corsaro William A. PhD)(Paperback / softback)

The Sociology of Childhood discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective-providing in-depth coverage of social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, and children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and

Sociology of Education (Boronski Tomas)(Paperback)

This textbook explains the basic principles of sociology and how a sociological understanding is vital for understanding how ideas about education and schooling have developed over time and how these issues directly affect our own lives today. This fully updated second edition will encourage

A Dictionary of Sociology (Scott John)(Paperback)

A consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology,

The Short Guide to Sociology (Doidge Mark)(Paperback)

This illuminating book offers a fresh and contemporary guide to the field of sociology. By demonstrating the versatility of the sociological imagination, the authors reveal the ways in which thinking sociologically can help us understand the personal, social and structural changes going on in the

The Sociology of Gender - An Introduction toTheory and Research 2e (Wharton Amy S.)(Paperback)

Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition ofThe Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory andResearch presents an introductory overview of gender theory andresearch, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approachto one of the most important topics in the field

A Course in Rasch Measurement Theory: Measuring in the Educational, Social and Health Sciences (Andrich David)(Paperback)

This book applies Rasch measurement theory to the fields of education, psychology, sociology, marketing and health outcomes in order to measure various social constructs. The chief focus is on first principles of both the theory and its applications. Because software is readily available to carry

Sociology as Applied to Health and Medicine (Scambler Graham)(Paperback)

A new edition of a seminal textbook that offers an up-to-date, concise and theoretically and empirically informed introduction to the core issues in the sociology of health and health care. It includes updated chapters on established themes of social aspects of health, disease and medical practice,