Society, Health, and Disease Transcultural Perspectives

Appropriate for courses in Medical Sociology, Health Behavior, Disease, and Health Care in departments of Sociology and Health. This collection of readings examines the interrelationship between health, disease and different social settings, increasing readers' awareness of the special health concerns and needs of developing countries. By studying social organization and social behavior, the authors illuminate the patterns and effects of health and disease on both the individual and the group.