The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology

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The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is an authoritative overview of the state of the art in health and medical sociology, authored and edited by an international team of leading scholars to provide essential reading for students and researchers. The book incorporates the theoretical foundations, core themes, major perspectives, and applied areas of medical sociology. It reflects the complexity of this vibrant field, outlining exciting emerging approaches whilst offering clarity and accessibility for students. This Companion brings together an international team of leading contributors, each providing a chapter designed to combine established theories and cutting edge developments. The book covers the core but also the full breadth of medical sociology, including its connections to the wider study of health and health care. It will appeal to a wide readership across social science including health geographies, medical anthropology, and nursing studies, in line with the invaluable and diverse insights it provides. This will be widely recognized as an essential resource for researchers, students and health professionals looking for a definitive reference in the field.