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Explore the social and cultural foundations of modern medicine with Biomedicine Examined: 13. Published by Springer, this book investigates the meanings and values embedded within biomedical knowledge and practice. Through specific case studies, it examines how medical knowledge is produced and how social processes shape the healthcare landscape. This collection of essays looks at various aspects of 20th century medicine. Readers can examine the development of research, medical education, and the application of technology. The text explores how day-to-day medical practice is influenced by a value system tied to an industrial-capitalistic worldview. It is an essential resource for those studying the social processes that define contemporary medical culture and the way technology and research shape our understanding of health and illness.

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Examines the cultural meanings and values implicit in contemporary biomedical knowledge and practice through specific case studies.

Provides an in-depth look at 20th century medicine, covering essential areas like research, education, and the creation of medical knowledge.

Analyzes the development and application of medical technology and its role in modern healthcare settings.

Investigates how day-to-day medical practice is shaped by industrial-capitalistic value systems.

Offers scholarly essays that explore the social processes used to produce biomedical knowledge.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Publication Date
31 August 1988
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11 December 2006

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