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Health and Canadian Society

Sociological Perspectives

edited by David Coburn, Carl D'Arcy & George Torrance

Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Initial publish date
Aug 1998
Category
General, Administration, Health Policy
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802041920
    Publish Date
    Aug 1998
    List Price
    $80.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802080523
    Publish Date
    Aug 1998
    List Price
    $62.00

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Description

Health and Canadian Society provides a comprehensive overview of social and political issues in health and health care in Canada. This third edition features contributions not only from sociologists but also from researchers and practitioners in disciplines ranging from history to medicine. Ninety-five per cent of the contributions are new to this edition. Recognized as the standard textbook on the sociology of health in Canada, Health and Canadian Society is an essential reference for sociologists, health care providers, and health administrators.

About the authors

David Coburn is Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto.

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Carl D'Arcy is Director of Applied Research/Psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan.

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George M. Torrance is a consultant in social epidemiology and health services in Ottawa and Adjunct Research Professor of Sociology at Carleton University.

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