William C. Cockerham is Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Chair Emeritus at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Research Scholar of Sociology at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
"The third edition of Cockerham's classic text on the social causes
of health and illness is most welcome. Notable features of this
masterful and comprehensive contribution are the coverage of theory
as well as research, its international reach, and its erudition.
This will be an indispensable volume for teachers, students, and
practitioners alike."
—Graham Scambler, University College London and Fellow of the
Academy of Social Sciences "As in the previous editions, Cockerham
presents us with a powerful understanding of the social
determinants of health. This time, he updates his perspective,
weaving in novel dynamic dimensions from life course research and
important structural elements from social capital."
—Bernice A. Pescosolido, Indiana University "This is a brilliant
book to provide the foundations to students and scholars who are
keen to learn about inequalities and the impacts on health and
illness, clinicians who know that something is unfair in healthcare
but can't put their finger on it or even those that want to have
statistics and theories ready for a Christmas dinner debate with a
relative... an excellent and comprehensive beginner’s guide to how
inequalities change the lives of others."
—Cost of Living
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