Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction

PART ONE: THEORIES, PERSPECTIVES AND CONCEPTS Sociological Theory: Explaining and Theorizing Concepts of Health and Medicine Medical Power and Knowledge Challenging Medical Dominance Evidence and Enquiry: An Overview of Sociological Research PART 2: KEY THEMES Ethnicity, 'Race' and Health Class and Health Gender and Health Mental Health Sociology of the Body chronic illness and disability Health, Ageing and the Lifecourse PART 3: CONTEXTS Places of Care Health Care in Context