{"product_id":"9781394354771","title":"The Social Basis of Medicine","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLecture Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Social Basis of Medicine\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew Russell | Margret Jaeger | Mayssa Rekhis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Clinical Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the social sciences for medical students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical education requires students to understand how social, cultural, political, historical, and structural factors shape health outcomes. Now in its Second Edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Social Basis of Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e draws on anthropology, sociology, and psychology to meet these demands. This interdisciplinary text translates social theory into clinically applicable knowledge for practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition shifts emphasis from cultural to structural competency, reflecting current debates in medical education. New coverage addresses social media, artificial intelligence, viral pandemics, LGBTQI+ rights, human mobility, and planetary health. A case-based approach uses real-life examples from around the world, while practical toolkits and checklists help students apply social concepts directly in clinical settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTheories introduced through topical issues rather than abstract discussion, making social and behavioural science concepts immediately accessible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummaries of factual information with sections pointing to further relevant online resources for deeper independent study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual material throughout the text designed to reinforce understanding of social determinants and their clinical implications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded global scope, incorporating international examples that reflect the globalisation of healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage aligned with core curricula developed by organisations such as Behavioural and Social Science Teachers (BeSST) in Medicine \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned primarily for medical students, this book is also directly relevant to recently graduated and practicing doctors, allied health students, and social science undergraduates seeking to connect their disciplines to medical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew J. Russell \u003c\/b\u003eis Emeritus Professor of Medical Anthropology at Durham University, where he has had a distinguished career integrating and establishing the social and behavioural sciences as part of undergraduate medical education. His interdisciplinary expertise in anthropology, sociology, and health spans decades of teaching and curriculum development for medical students across the UK and internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargret Jaeger \u003c\/b\u003eis an Austrian medical anthropologist who works as a researcher at the Department of Research and Development at the Swiss digital health technology company LEP AG. Her research expertise connects social theory with practical applications in healthcare settings, contributing to interdisciplinary approaches across European health science education contexts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMayssa Rekhis \u003c\/b\u003eis a Tunisian medical doctor with a Ph. D. in Anthropology from the School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences in Paris. She works across disciplines focusing on health and social justice. She is the former Director of the Masters in Global Health and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and is a core project lead of Cases in Global Social Medicine in \u003ci\u003eThe Lancet. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394354771\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341607297164,"sku":"9781394354771","price":39.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394354771","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}