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The sociology of medical regulation: an introduction
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posted on 2013-10-21, 11:20 authored by Martyn ChamberlainThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding the regulation of the medical profession. It offers up-to-date information on the current legislative framework and institutional arrangements surrounding the regulation in the United Kingdom. Well organized and written in an accessible way, it offers an insight into key sociological theories surrounding medical regulation. It gives a historically situated analysis of the contemporary relationship between medicine, the state and the public, and an overview of relevant social scientific research. Case studies highlight the practical or applied circumstances in which issues can occur. Readers will gain insight into possible future directions for medical governance.
History
School
- Social Sciences
Department
- Communication, Media, Social and Policy Studies
Citation
CHAMBERLAIN, J.M., 2012. The sociology of medical regulation: an introduction. New York and Amsterdam: Springer.Publisher
SpringerVersion
- NA (Not Applicable or Unknown)
Publication date
2012ISBN
9789400748965Publisher version
Language
- en