HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE IN MODERN BRITAIN by Joan Busfield ( 9780198781233 )

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HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE IN MODERN BRITAIN

By:

Joan Busfield

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0198781237

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9780198781233

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

23 March, 2000

Series:

Oxford Modern Britain

Pages:

214

Description:

This volume has been developed specifically for the large number of students studying the sociology of health and health care at an introductory level.Joan Busfield examines key issues affecting healthcare in contemporary Britain. These include: concepts and measures of health and illness; patterns of health and illness; changing health care provisions; explanations of health care systems; and a concluding analysis of current problems and prospects.

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The Oxford Modern Britain series comprises authority introductory books on all aspects of the social structure of modern Britain. Lively and accessible, the books will be the first point of reference for anyone interested in the state of contemporary Britain. They will be invaluable to those taking courses in the social sciences. This volume has been developed for the large number of students studying the sociology of health and health care at an introductory level. It may also be read by nursing, medical students, and post-graduate public health students. Joan Busfield, well known for her expert and original work in the field, examines key issues affecting healthcare in contemporary Britain. These include: concepts and measures of health and illness; patterns of health and illness; changing health care provisions; explanations of health care systems; and a concluding analysis of current problems and prospects.

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