Pain :A Sociological Introduction - Key Themes in Health and Social Care
Pain :A Sociological Introduction - Key Themes in Health and Social Care
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24 November, 2017
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Description
This concise and accessible volume aims to make sense of what is at first sight an eclectic mix of theoretical and practical work on pain, from a distinctly sociological perspective. While there has been much quantitative medical research on pain, in exploring sociology's important contributions to this field Elaine Denny offers insight into the world of those living with pain and the meaning it has in their lives. She provides readers with a range of explanations of pain and various influences on the experience of pain, critically analysing competing schools of thought and embedding this work in the everyday practice of providing care. The result is an illuminating volume for students of health and medical professions studying pain, the body, and the sociology of health and illness.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780745655550 |
| ISBN10 | 0745655556 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 272 g |
| Product Dimensions | 150 x 211 x 23 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
First Prize in Health and Social Care in the 2018 BMA Medical Book Awards
"Elaine Denny has written a lively survey of research illuminating the experience of pain with a focus on the implications for clinical practice and policy. Problematising medical assumptions of objectivity around pain assessment, diagnosis and treatment that compound the experience of pain, this accessible book offers a strong critique of current clinical practice."
Hannah Bradby, Uppsala University, Sweden
"Given that the topic of pain covers such a vast spectrum including culture, religion, politics, science, medicine, and the arts, amongst others, this book does an impressive job of summarising these various, often conflicting, elements, giving the reader an excellent overview of its diverse philosophies. A must-read for those with a genuine interest in learning more about the field of pain."
Paul Cameron, University of Dundee
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Author's Bio
Elaine Denny is Emeritus Professor of Health Sociology at Birmingham City University. She is co-editor of Sociology for Nurses (Polity 2016) now in its third edition.