Social and Cultural Perspectives on Health, Technology and Medicine: Old Concepts, New Problems
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Social and Cultural Perspectives on Health, Technology and Medicine...
Author: Kingdon, Carol
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 166
Release Date: 25-02-2016
EAN: 9781138941106
Languages: English
About the Book:
Developments in health, science, and technology have always provided fertile ground for social science analysis. This book explores the critical and enduring importance of core concepts in anthropology and sociology in understanding and keeping up with advancements in the life sciences. It reflects on how transformations in medical and scientific knowledge reignite long-standing debates about the relationships between society, culture, knowledge, and individuals.
The book revisits concepts such as culture, society, magic, production, kinship, exchange, and the body, highlighting their relevance in today’s context. Drawing on both historical and contemporary figures across the social sciences, the chapters incorporate case studies on various topics including transplant medicine, genetic counseling, cancer therapy, reproductive health, and addiction.
This volume is a valuable resource for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, and science and technology studies, and will also be useful for those working in health and medicine.
