Bond & Bond's Sociology and Health Care

Sociology and health care provides an understanding of the social processes involved in the delivery of care. It emphasizes the importance of sociological theory and its relevance to health professionals understanding of their work in modern society. The text uses straightforward, everyday language and no prior knowledge of sociology is necessary. The third edition of this introduction to sociology has been completely revised and updated to include for example the theme of globalisation, there is also emphasis on the changing nature of health care delivery, ie the significance of health promotion, the media and the changing political economy of health care delivery.