Mervyn Susser (1921–2014)

Virtually rewritten and brought up to date, the new edition of this solidly referenced text stresses the influence of social and cultural factors on global pattern of illness and health care, and demonstrates how the social sciences can help interpret these patterns. The first part, focusing on broad societal issues, is informed by sociological and epidemiological insights into health problems. The second part retains its focus on family life, examining the health effects of the interplay between individual, family and society on the individual throughout the entire life cycle.… (mehr)