Health and social theory /
Fernando De Maio.
- Houndmills, Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 20 10.
- xiv, 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Themes in social theory .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Foundations of medical sociology -- Theoretical cont ours -- Health inequities -- Health care systems --Medicalization -- Th e medical encounter -- Conclusion.