The Social Context of Health

by Michael Hardey

Examines the complex relations between inequality, race, gender, and other social divisions and relates them to changes in health care. Problems central to the delivery of health care are highlighted and linked to challenges to established health-care professions and systems. Shows how health has become a part of our identity, and relates this to the increasing range of health advice and the constant choices available in terms of our health and lifestyles. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

180 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1998