Medical Sociology and Old Age

Medical Sociology and Old Age
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 157
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ISBN-10 : 9780415398558
ISBN-13 : 041539855X
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Download or read book Medical Sociology and Old Age written by Paul Higgs and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reflects on how our understanding and experience of health at later ages in particular can impact on social and technological developments.


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