Sociology

For upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.

The standard text in the field—around the world—this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings on the cutting-edge of the field. It contains first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers; is based on a worldwide review of the literature; provides the most recent health statistics, data, and studies available; and identifies the most important trends and issues.

• NEW - Added content throughout—i.e., discussions of bioterrorism, the new genetics, Internet medicine, women in medicine, the evolution of managed care, and rising health care costs.

  • Reflects the most current information.

• NEW - Updated Internet sites.

  • Enables students to access the latest and advanced information on a variety of subjects.

• NEW - Added chapter boxes throughout.

  • Highlights numerous topics of special interest.

• NEW - Added photos.

  • Enhances the visual appeal of the text and students' understanding of it.

• International comparisons of health care systems—Makes extensive use of international research findings.

  • Helps students put various issues in perspective and develop a broadened view of those issues.

• Extensive discussion of health care reform in the U.S.

  • Reflects the ongoing debate over universal health care and its sociological effect.

• Updates on current social patterns of infectious and chronic diseases—Such as SARS, West Nile, AIDS, and heart disease.

  • Helps students understand the trends of infectious and chronic diseases.

• Material on doctor–patient interaction—Including the effect of the Internet on the doctor–patient relationship.

  • Gives students current information on the effects the Internet has within the medical field.

• Added content throughout—i.e., discussions of bioterrorism, the new genetics, Internet medicine, women in medicine, the evolution of managed care, and rising health care costs.

  • Reflects the most current information.

• Updated Internet sites.

  • Enables students to access the latest and advanced information on a variety of subjects.

• Added chapter boxes throughout.

  • Highlights numerous topics of special interest.

• Added photos.

  • Enhances the visual appeal of the text and students' understanding of it.

 1. Medical Sociology.


 2. Epidemiology.


 3. The Social Demography of Health.


 4. Social Stress.


 5. Health Behavior and Lifestyles.


 6. Illness Behavior.


 7. The Sick Role.


 8. Healing Options.


 9. Doctor–Patient Interaction.


10. Physicians.


11. The Physician in a Changing Society.


12. Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, and Midwives.


13. Hospitals.


14. Health Care Delivery and Social Policy in the United States.


15. Health Care in Developed Countries.


16. Health Care in Former Socialist, Socialist, and Developing Countries.


References.


Name Index.


Subject Index.

Sociology of Medicine / Health  (Sociology)

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  Medical Sociology, 10/E
  Cockerham
  ©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131729241 | ISBN-13: 9780131729247
  Brief Description

  

  For upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.

   

  The standard text in the field, this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings at the cutting-edge of the field. It contains first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers; is based on a worldwide review of the literature; provides the most recent health statistics, data, and studies available; and identifies the most important trends and issues.

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  Medical Sociology, 11/E
  Cockerham
  ©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136053106 | ISBN-13: 9780136053101
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  For upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.
  
  The standard text in the field, this best-selling introduction to medical sociology presents the most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings at the cutting-edge of the field. It contains first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers; is based on a worldwide review of the literature; provides the most recent health statistics, data, and studies available; and identifies the most important trends and issues.
  
  Recognized by the International Sociological Association as one of the “Books of the Century” in 2000.
  

Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive CD-ROM for Sociology, 2006 edition
Allyn & Bacon
©2006 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 020546727X | ISBN-13: 9780205467273

Breaking the Ice: A Guide to Understanding People from Other Cultures, 3/E
Kabagarama
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 112 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205417957 | ISBN-13: 9780205417957
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Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 128 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319742 | ISBN-13: 9780205319749
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Careers in Sociology, 3/E
Stephens
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 192 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205379222 | ISBN-13: 9780205379224
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InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205436951 | ISBN-13: 9780205436958

Pearson Guide to Research Navigator
Prentice Hall
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205633404 | ISBN-13: 9780205633401

RELATE and READY User's Guide, 2/E
Loyer-Carlson, Busby & BYU
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound with PIN; 32 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205452469 | ISBN-13: 9780205452460
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ResearchNavigator.com Guide: Sociology (Valuepack item only)
Jacoby & Barr
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 96 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205517242 | ISBN-13: 9780205517244

Sociology Active Learning Library
Allyn & Bacon
©2010 | Prentice Hall | Website | Estimated Availability : 10/15/2009
ISBN-10: 0205594581 | ISBN-13: 9780205594580
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Thinking Sociologically: A Critical Thinking Activities Manual (Valuepack item only), 2/E
Ruggiero
©1999 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 89 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205278183 | ISBN-13: 9780205278183

iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205594506 | ISBN-13: 9780205594504

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