New Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology

This well‐researched and substantial volume is a recent addition to the Blackwell Companions to Sociology series, which includes titles in criminology and law and society. This volume begins with an overview of sociological theory in medical sociology, written by the editor and Graham Scrambler, one of the many well‐qualified contributors to the volume. Chapters are grouped into one of six headings:

The volume draws together contributions from scholars in various sociology sub‐disciplines, with the aim of providing a current overview and discussion of the most important issues and research in their fields. A particular strength of this volume is the...