Health by Mildred Blaxter
The second edition of Mildred Blaxter's successful and highly respected book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health today.-
Photography
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Pierre Bourdieu
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Intersectionality
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Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations
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Literary Terms and Criticism
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Key Concepts in Creative Writing
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Key Concepts in Accounting and Finance
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Human Rights
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Nationalism
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Concepts of the Self
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Key Concepts in Sociology
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Poverty
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Michel Foucault
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Trust
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Gender
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Key Concepts in Drama and Performance
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Time
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Welfare
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Food
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Power
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Liberalism
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Key Concepts in Social Research Methods
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Merleau-Ponty
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Neoliberalism
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Surrealism: Key Concepts
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The People
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Sustainability
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Key Concepts in Business and Management Research Methods
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Disability
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Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics
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Capitalism
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Crime, The Mystery of the Common-Sense Concept
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Class
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Social Capital
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Hannah Arendt
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Alain Badiou
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Key Concepts in Operations Management
"A great text: revised and updated for students of health, whatever their discipline or backgroundChanges in science, technology and our understanding of the body are among the many important topics covered. Mildred Blaxter writes in a lucid style and has a command of her material that is second to none. Highly recommended."
Mike Bury, Royal Holloway, University of London
Mike Bury, Royal Holloway, University of London
"Updated and with new material, this book provides a fascinating insight into the phenomenon of health and how it is defined, constructed, expressed and experienced. Written in a clear and engaging style, it is an indispensable resource for students and researchers in the health and social sciences."
Ellen Annandale, University of Leicester
"This fine book takes sociological perspectives of health as a point of departure, while at the same time increasing our understanding of illness. Students and professionals alike will benefit from Blaxter's clear and succinct presentation."
Peter Conrad, Brandeis University
Mildred Blaxter is Hon. Professor of Medical Sociology at the Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780745648460 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745648460 |
| Title | Health |
| Author | Mildred Blaxter |
| Series | Key Concepts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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