Society and Health: An Introduction to Social Science for Health ProfessionalsA concise introduction to the central issues concerning health and health care in contemporary society, Society and Health is written for all health professionals undergoing basic training. It explains social science concepts and theories and shows their relevance to work in health settings. |
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Society and Health: An Introduction to Social Science for Health Professionals Graham Moon,Rosemary Gillespie No preview available - 1995 |
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