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Outline of Sociology as Applied to Medicine (Arnold Publication)

Outline of Sociology as Applied to Medicine (Arnold Publication)
By David Armstrong

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The fifth edition of this classic textbook that to explore the origins, nature and context of illness in society, and provides a framework for understanding the relationship between health, health care and the society in which it occurs. Divided into 14 clinically relevant chapters (from Going to the Doctor, through to The Social Role of Medicine), this highly readable book gives a coherent, integrated account that will enable students to understand 'illness behaviour' and what lies behind a given patient's decision to see a doctor about this problem, now. The author is, in addition to being a highly acclaimed medical sociologist, a clinician by training and experience who understands the practical importance of the fundamental concepts that guide his specialty.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #828529 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-02-28
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

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David Armstrong, Reader in Sociology as Applied to Medicine, United Medical & Dental Schools of Guy's, King's, and St. Thomas's Hospitals, London, UK

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Studious, Compassionate, Worthy.3
Having enjoyed Callaghan's own biography 'Time and Chance', I read this book with keen interest to find out more about a man who I felt had been let down by his own supporters. The book is compssionate towards its subject, authoritative with the events it deals with and adds considerably to recent Labour history.

It is observed by the author that James Callaghan spans the Old and New Labour ideologues. This is a good assessment. Callaghan strides the period of nationalisation, which turns to militancy, and a disorganised party and an unelectable cabinet. In the next few years of leadership 'Callaghan: A Life' covers Callaghan resisting the radicals, such as Benn and Foot, which starts the long transition to the New Party of Tony Blair.

All in all, a worthy study that captures the human side of the struggle one man had against a Union dominated party. Well worth reading!