The sociology of health and illness: a reader/ edited by Michael Bury and Jonathan Gabe. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2004. - xvii, 396 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Routledge student readers .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Health beliefs and knowledge -- Inequalities and patterning of health and illness -- Professional and patient interaction -- Chronic illness and disability -- Evaluation and politics of health care.

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Social medicine.

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