Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology Mary B. Rogers Often a source of emotional

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Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology Mary B. Rogers Often a source of emotionalContemporary Theorists for Medical Sociologyexplores the work of key social theorists and the application of their ideas to issues around health and illness. Encouraging students and researchers to use mainstream sociological thought to inform and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the many arenas of health and healthcare, this text discusses and critically reviews the work of several influential contemporary thinkers, including Foucault,