The Social Context of Health and Health Work
Description
The Social Context of Health and Health Work breaks new ground by linking together sociology of health and social policy perspectives. Linda Jones argues that health and health work cannot be understood in isolation. Patterns of disease, illness, treatment and provision are crucially influenced by class, race, gender, age and disability. Conflicts over health policies reflect fundamental debates about the purpose of welfare.
Keywords
Health systems & servicesNursingSocial welfare & social servicesUnited Kingdom, Great BritainSociology, Social Studies
