Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society A Sociology of Devices, Innovation and Governance
Description
From bandage to the bioreactor, this book looks at five different device technologies from inception to healthcare practice, drawing on medical sociology, science and technology studies and political science. It examines 'evidence', regulation and governance processes, and diverse stakeholders in innovating the technologies that shape health care.
Keywords
Social ScienceSociologyDisease & Health IssuesPolitical SciencePublic PolicySocial PolicyMedicalResearchSocial WorkSocial Services & Welfare
2008Book
Author(s)Alex Faulkner
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230001718
LanguageEnglish
