Sociology of medical screening, the: critical perspectives, new directions
Éditeur :
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN :
9781118231784
Date de publication :
13 juil. 2012
Dimensions :
23,1 x 15,5 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
249 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
As new technology makes it possible to screen for an increasing number of medical conditions, this strategy of preventive medicine raises fundamental issues for sociological inquiry. The Sociology of Medical Screening: Critical Perspectives, New Directions presents an overview of these fundamental issues.