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Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates

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Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation
Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life
Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures
Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field

Language: English

Pages: 168

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: February 01, 2009

ISBN: 1405190841

ISBN 13: 9781405190848

Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates

3/5 ( ratings)

Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation
Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life
Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures
Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field

Language: English

Pages: 168

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: February 01, 2009

ISBN: 1405190841

ISBN 13: 9781405190848

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