Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and how do their views and experiences differ across different social groups? Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies. It also considers the growing popularity of complementary therapies as a potential challenge to orthodox medicine.
Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and h...
Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society.
Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation
Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life
Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and...
Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate o...
Why has sleep become increasingly politicized in contemporary society? This book provides an account of the politics of sleep in the late modern age. The future of sleep has become contested and uncertain: something to be defended, downsized or even perhaps (one day) done away with altogether.
Why has sleep become increasingly politicized in contemporary society? This book provides an account of the politics of sleep in the late modern age. ...
