Habermas, Critical Theory and Health

Book Overview

The contribution of the German sociologist and philosopher Jurgen Habermas has proved seminal for attempts to understand the nature of social change in the context of global capitalism. This book provides an accessible introduction to his work and shows how his theories can be fruitfully applied to a wide range of topics in the sociology of health and illness including:
* lay health knowledge
* doctor-patient interaction
* health care...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415191823
• ISBN13: 9780415191821
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"