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This Routledge publication examines how Michel Foucault's influential theories have shaped contemporary research in health and medicine. The book assesses Foucault's major contributions to the sociology of health and illness, exploring his concept of discourse and critiquing the medicalization thesis. It demonstrates how key researchers across the social sciences and humanities are currently applying Foucault's methodology to address longstanding problems in health studies and to develop new lines of enquiry. Ideal for scholars and students seeking to understand Foucault's impact on medical sociology and healthcare research.

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Explores Foucault's concept of discourse and its application to health and medical research.

Assesses the medicalization thesis and its critique within the context of Foucault's theoretical framework.

Shows how contemporary sociology of health and illness researchers engage with Foucault's ideas and methodology.

Combines social sciences and humanities perspectives on Foucault's contributions to health studies.

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Release Date
24 April 1997
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09 February 2007

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