The Sociology of Health Promotion

The Sociology of Health Promotion
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9781134818822
ISBN-13 : 1134818823
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Book Synopsis The Sociology of Health Promotion by : Robin Bunton

Download or read book The Sociology of Health Promotion written by Robin Bunton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promotion of health has become a central feature of health policy at local, national and international levels, forming part of global health initiatives such as those endorsed by the World Health Organisation. The issues examined in The Sociology of Health Promotion include sociology of risk, the body, consumption, processes of surveillance and normalisation and considerations relating to race and gender in the implementation of health programmes. It will be invaluable reading for students, health promoters, public health doctors and academics.


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