The Sociology of Medical Regulation

An Introduction

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John Martyn Chamberlain

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding the regulation of the medical profession. It offers up-to-date information on the current legislative framework and institutional arrangements surrounding the regulation in the United Kingdom. Well organized and written in an accessible way, it offers an insight into key sociological theories surrounding medical regulation. It gives a historically situated analysis of the contemporary relationship between medicine, the state and the public, and an overview of relevant social scientific research. Case studies highlight the practical or applied circumstances in which issues can occur. Readers will gain insight into possible future directions for medical governance.

Author Biography:

Dr John Martyn Chamberlain joined the department of Social Sciences at the Loughborough University in September 2010. His academic background is in criminology and medical sociology and research interests lies in crossovers between health, risk, governmentality, security and surveillance studies.

Release date NZ

October 15th, 2014

Author

John Martyn Chamberlain

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

2012 ed.

Illustrations

XII, 184 p.

Pages

184

Dimensions

155x235x11

ISBN-13

9789400792685

Product ID

22915865

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