| The sociology of pharmaceuticals: progress and prospects. | |
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PMID: 18761505 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper takes a critical look at progress and prospects regarding the sociology of pharmaceuticals over the years. Key themes examined include: (i) medicalisation and pharmaceuticalisation; (ii) regulation; (iii) consumption and consumerism; (iv) expectations and innovation. Papers in the monograph are also introduced and discussed in relation to these themes. The paper concludes with some further comments and reflections on progress and prospects in this field, emphasising the continuing importance of sociological engagement with these personal and political issues in the 21(st) century. |
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Authors:
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Simon J Williams; Jonathan Gabe; Peter Davis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Sociology of health & illness Volume: 30 ISSN: 1467-9566 ISO Abbreviation: Sociol Health Illn Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-02 Completed Date: 2008-11-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8205036 Medline TA: Sociol Health Illn Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 813-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Sociology, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. s.j.williams@warwick.ac.uk |
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Commerce Drug Industry Legislation, Drug Pharmaceutical Preparations* / economics Pharmacogenetics Politics Research Sociology, Medical* |
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0/Pharmaceutical Preparations |
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