Synopsis
An authoritative, topical, and comprehensive reference to the key concepts and most important traditional and contemporary issues in medical sociology.
Contains 35 chapters by recognized experts in the field, both established and rising young scholars
Covers standard topics in the field as well as new and engaging issues such as bioterrorism, bioethics, and infectious disease
Chapters are thematically arranged to cover the major issues of the sub-discipline
Global range of contributors and an international perspective