Second Opinion : An Introduction to Health Sociology / John Germov

By:

Germov, John

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University, 2002.Edition: Second EditionDescription: 478 Pages : pbk. 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

0-19-551369-X

Other title:

Second Opinion : An Introduction to Health Sociology

Subject(s):

Sociology

DDC classification:

306.4610 GER

Summary: In Second Opinion: An Introduction to Health Sociology, John Germov examines how social factors influence health, illness, and healthcare systems. He challenges the biomedical model by highlighting the roles of class, gender, race, and power in shaping health outcomes. The book promotes a sociological perspective that views health as a product of social context rather than just biological factors. Germov ultimately advocates for more equitable and socially aware health policies and practices.

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Books	Govt. Graduate College Gulberg, Lahore - Central Library	306.4610 GER (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		12919

Includes Index.

In Second Opinion: An Introduction to Health Sociology, John Germov examines how social factors influence health, illness, and healthcare systems. He challenges the biomedical model by highlighting the roles of class, gender, race, and power in shaping health outcomes. The book promotes a sociological perspective that views health as a product of social context rather than just biological factors. Germov ultimately advocates for more equitable and socially aware health policies and practices.

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