{"product_id":"lifestyle-in-medicine-paperback","title":"Lifestyle in Medicine - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Easthope\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Western societies, 'lifestyle' as an explanation for health and illness has become increasingly popular. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLifestyle in Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ambiguity of the term 'lifestyle' and the way it is conceived and applied within medicine. Based on real doctor-patient consultations and in-depth interviews with doctors, the book discusses: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe history behind current medical use of lifestyle \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe variable usage of the 'lifestyle' concept in different medical settings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecritical writings and recent shifts in sociological thinking about lifestyle \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epublic and government concerns about unhealthy lifestyles \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe ways in which health is discussed, doctor to patient. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvidence-based in its approach, this book uses original research to highlight this topical issue and provides professional and lay perspectives on health and illness. It is essential reading for students and academics of medical sociology, health and allied health studies and anyone interested in health and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Easthope\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Tasmania, Australia. He has eclectic research interests and has published books, book chapters and articles on education, social research methods, ethnicity and health, disability, the wilderness movement, drug use and alternative medicine. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Hansen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Research Fellow in the School of Medicine at the University of Tasmania. Her research interests include medical sociology, medical anthropology, general practice and primary health care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.18 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46198974447751,"sku":"9780415356855","price":131.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/YRlqD5zeCO9780415356855.webp?v=1792126261","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/lifestyle-in-medicine-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}