Pharmaceuticals and Society : Critical Discourses and Debates Paperback / softback
Edited by Simon J. (University of Warwick, UK) Williams, Jonathan (University of London, UK) Gabe, Peter (University of Auckland, New Zealand) Davis
Part of the Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs series
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Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:168 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:23/01/2009
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- ISBN:9781405190848
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:168 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:23/01/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9781405190848
