Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and how do their views and experiences differ across different social groups? Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies. It also considers the growing popularity of complementary therapies as a potential challenge to orthodox medicine.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781857283174
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95526553
Product Key Features
Book Title
Modern Medicine: Lay Perspectives and Experiences
Author
Simon J. Williams, Michael Calnan
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Nursing
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
270 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
476g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Michael Calnan, Simon J. Williams
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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