the impact of social factors Kronenfeld, Jennie J. text bibliography ne Amsterdam New York JAI 2000 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xix, 286 p.) This text explores the impact of social factors on health, illness and the use of care. Contributors examine a number of social factors including sex, gender and socio-economic status on the healthcare experience and focus on both patients within the care process and the providers of care. It also presents papers employing a variety of methodological approaches. In the range of illnesses discussed, the social factors under consideration, and the variety of methodological approaches, this volume represents the diversity within the field of medical sociology. edited by Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld. Includes bibliographical references. Patients United States Social conditions Health services accessibility United States Women's Health Services United States Delivery of Health Care United States Health Behavior United States Socioeconomic Factors United States Health systems & services Social issues & processes Social Science Sociology General Medical Health Care Delivery RA418.3.U6 .H435 2000 362.1060973 316 Amsterdam ; New York : JAI, 2000 (OCoLC)48391319 9781849500845 (electronic bk.) : 1849500843 (electronic bk.) : http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0275-4959/18 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0275-4959/18 VVL 090511 20171018091358.0 ocn320775079 eng