Medicines and Society: Patients, Professionals and the Dominance of Pharmaceuticals

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Nicky Britten

Medicines and Society

Patients, Professionals and the Dominance of Pharmaceuticals

Nicky Britten

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Red Globe Press
09 May 2008

Pharmacology; Nursing sociology

Britten places medicines in their social context, and considers the range of influences on prescribing and the sociology of health and illness. Exploring issues such as 'the meaning of medicines' and 'alternative treatments', the book provides important reading for students across a range of disciplines interested in medicines and society.

By: Nicky Britten
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780230205109
ISBN 10: 0230205100
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 09 May 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

NICKY BRITTEN is Professor in Applied Healthcare Research at the Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, UK.