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Offering more than 700 entries across 20 sub-disciplines, this encyclopedia represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference work on all aspects of the social scientific study of health and illness. Spans concepts, theories, and substantive topics relating to the study of health in our globalized, 21st-century world from aging and stress to ICT and health care, and from disabilities to socio-economic status Brings together an experienced author team from across Europe, Asia, and America, who represent a variety of health-related disciplines Provides definitive coverage of each topic, combining different areas of the social scientific study of health in a way that reflects and promotes interdisciplinary health research Accessibly structured A to Z entries also include brief bibliographies and cross-references to enhance clarity 5 Volumes www.healthandsocietyencyclopedia.com

Offering more than 700 entries across 20 sub-disciplines, this encyclopedia represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference work on all aspects of the social scientific study of health and illness. Spans concepts, theories, and substantive topics relating to the study of health in our globalized, 21st-century world from aging and stress to ICT and health care, and from disabilities to socio-economic status Brings together an experienced author team from across Europe, Asia, and America, who represent a variety of health-related disciplines Provides definitive coverage of each topic, combining different areas of the social scientific study of health in a way that reflects and promotes interdisciplinary health research Accessibly structured A to Z entries also include brief bibliographies and cross-references to enhance clarity 5 Volumes www.healthandsocietyencyclopedia.com

Offering more than 700 entries across 20 sub-disciplines, this encyclopedia represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference work on all aspects of the social scientific study of health and illness. Spans concepts, theories, and substantive topics relating to the study of health in our globalized, 21st-century world from aging and stress to ICT and health care, and from disabilities to socio-economic status Brings together an experienced author team from across Europe, Asia, and America, who represent a variety of health-related disciplines Provides definitive coverage of each topic, combining different areas of the social scientific study of health in a way that reflects and promotes interdisciplinary health research Accessibly structured A to Z entries also include brief bibliographies and cross-references to enhance clarity 5 Volumes www.healthandsocietyencyclopedia.com

Offering more than 700 entries across 20 sub-disciplines, this encyclopedia represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference work on all aspects of the social scientific study of health and illness. Spans concepts, theories, and substantive topics relating to the study of health in our globalized, 21st-century world from aging and stress to ICT and health care, and from disabilities to socio-economic status Brings together an experienced author team from across Europe, Asia, and America, who represent a variety of health-related disciplines Provides definitive coverage of each topic, combining different areas of the social scientific study of health in a way that reflects and promotes interdisciplinary health research Accessibly structured A to Z entries also include brief bibliographies and cross-references to enhance clarity 5 Volumes www.healthandsocietyencyclopedia.com

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

With entries detailing key concepts, persons, and approaches, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies provides definitive coverage of a field that has grown dramatically in scope and popularity around the world over the last two decades. Includes over 200 A-Z entries varying in length from 500 to 5,000 words, with a list of suggested readings for each entry and cross-references, as well as a lexicon by category, and a timeline Brings together the latest research and theories in the field from international contributors across a range of disciplines, from sociology, cultural studies, and advertising to anthropology, business, and consumer behavior Available online with interactive cross-referencing links and powerful searching capabilities within the work and across Wiley’s comprehensive online reference collection or as a single volume in print www.consumptionandconsumerstudies.com

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory ist ein umfassendes und interdisziplinäres Kompendium mit Originaltexten zu den Ursprüngen, der Entstehung und der globalen Entwicklung der modernen Sozialtheorie. - Präsentiert einen breiten, interdisziplinären Überblick und eine Analyse zu allen Aspekten der Sozialtheorie. - Enthält über 850 ausführliche Originaltexte internationaler Experten. - Beleuchtet alle wichtigen Theorien, Theoretiker, Denkrichtungen, Debatten, Doktrinen, Entwicklungen, Erkenntnistheorien und Methodiken zur Entwicklung der modernen Sozialtheorie. - Umfasst Konzepte aus den modernen Kulturwissenschaften, dem Feminismus, dem Post-Säkularismus und der Post-Moderne. - Untersucht kontroverse Debatten rund um den Kampf der Kulturen, zu Umweltschutz (Umweltbewusstsein), zum Post-Kolonialismus, Post-Humanismus, zu Cyborgs und zu dem Projekt, das darauf abzielt, Leben zu verlängern.

A comprehensive collection of original essays by leading medical sociologists from around the world, fully updated to reflect contemporary research and global health issues The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is an authoritative overview of the most recent research, major theoretical approaches, and central issues and debates within the field. Bringing together contributions from an international team of leading scholars, this wide-ranging volume summarizes significant new developments and discusses a broad range of globally-relevant topics. The Companion's twenty-eight chapters contain timely, theoretically-informed coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and emerging diseases, bioethics, healthcare delivery systems, health disparities associated with migration, social class, gender, and race. It also explores mental health, the family, religion, and many other real-world health concerns. The most up-to-date and comprehensive single-volume reference on the key concepts and contemporary issues in medical sociology, this book: Presents thematically-organized essays by authors who are recognized experts in their fields Features new chapters reflecting state-of-the-art research and contemporary issues relevant to global health Covers vital topics such as current bioethical debates and the global effort to cope with the coronavirus pandemic Discusses the important relationship between culture and health in a global context Provide fresh perspectives on the sociology of the body, biomedicalization, health lifestyle theory, doctor-patient relations, and social capital and health The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in medical sociology, health studies, and health care, as well as for academics, researchers, and practitioners wanting to keep pace with new developments in the field.