Medical Sociology

Book Details

• Author: M. Thamilarasan

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st (2016)

• ISBN: 9788131607558

• Pages: 402

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.2 x 1.0 inches

About the Book

Medical Sociology by M. Thamilarasan is an extensive and insightful exploration of the intersection between health, society, and human interactions. This specialized field in sociology delves into the study of sicknesses, diseases, the societal responses to the sick, and the intricate web of human relations in the context of health. The book emphasizes understanding health and health-related decisions in a society while investigating root causes and proposing both individual and cultural solutions to health issues, all with human welfare as the central focus.

Structured across twenty comprehensive chapters, the book covers a wide range of topics including: an introduction to medical sociology, health and society, preventive and protective hygienic habits, ageing, infectious and physical deficient diseases, social epidemiology, occupational health, reproductive rights of women, medical ethics, and first aid and disaster health care management. It also examines the functioning of health professionals, health care organizations, hospital structures, health planning in India, and the role of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Serving as a vital academic resource, this book is ideal for students, research scholars, and faculty in sociology, anthropology, social work, nursing, public health, occupational health, and medicine. It also provides valuable insights for policymakers, economists, disaster management professionals, and anyone concerned with health and social well-being in society.