Sociological Theory and Medical Sociology

Graham Scambler (University College London, UK)

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Routledge
30 June 2024

Illness & addiction: social aspects; Sociology; Medical sociology; History of medicine; Infectious & contagious diseases

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society

Originally published in 1987, this book builds bridges between medical sociology and mainstream theory. It does so by demonstrating in new and important ways how selected theories of major thinkers like Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Freud, Parsons, Goffman, Foucault, Habermas and Offe stand to inform, and in turn be informed by the often highly focused and empirical studies of health, disease and health care found in contemporary medical sociology. The topics covered include doctor-patient interaction and the formation of health policy.

Edited by: Graham Scambler (University College London UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781032255484
ISBN 10: 103225548X
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 30 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. The Value of Labour-Power and Health 2. Durkheim and Social Realism: An Approach to Health and Illness with 3. Bodies of Knowledge: Foucault and the Problem of Human Anatomy 4. The Lost Subject of Medical Sociology 5. Parsons, Role Theory and Health Interaction 6. Goffman, Interactionism, and the Management of Stigma in Everyday Life 7. Habermas and the Power of Medical Expertise 8. Rationalism, Bureaucracy, and the Organization of the Health Services: Max Weber’s Contribution to Understanding Modern Health Care Systems 9. Political Science and Health Policy.

Graham Scambler is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at UCL, UK.