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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820960203321

Autore

Larkin Mary

Titolo

Social aspects of health, illness and healthcare / / Mary Larkin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, England, : McGraw Hill/Open University Press, 2011

ISBN

1-283-06003-5

9786613060037

0-335-23987-0

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (290 p.)

Disciplina

306.4/61

362.1

Soggetti

Health - Social aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. The relationship between social categories and health -- section 2. The experience of health and illness -- section 3. The delivery of healthcare.

Sommario/riassunto

This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies.