The Political Economy of Health by Lesley Doyal

The Political Economy of Health by Lesley Doyal

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Shows that ill-health is largely a product of the social and economic organization of society; that medical practice and research are strongly influenced by their roles in maintaining a healthy labour force; and that the medical field provides a large arena for the accumulation of capital.

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The Political Economy of Health by Lesley Doyal

Shows that ill-health is largely a product of the social and economic organization of society; that medical practice and research are strongly influenced by their roles in maintaining a healthy labour force; and that the medical field provides a large arena for the accumulation of capital.
Lesley Doyal is Emeritus Professor of Health and Social Care at the University of Bristol, UK, and Len Doyal is Emeritus Professor of Medical Ethics, Queen Mary University of London, UK.
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ISBN 13 9780861040742
ISBN 10 0861040740
Title The Political Economy of Health
Author Lesley Doyal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pluto Press
Year published 1991-09-20
Number of pages 360
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