Fox, Nick J.
The Body
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745651248
- author:
- Fox, Nick J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 231
- Dimensions:
- 14.73 x 1.78 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Body by Nicholas J. Fox provides an accessible and informative account of the importance of the body for the caring professions. It offers a clear description of the latest theoretical perspectives, weaving together the natural and social aspects of the human body. This book focuses on specific areas such as health and illness, ageing, gender and sexuality, consumption, care, and medical technology, making it an invaluable resource for students in these fields. The text is tailored to meet the needs of health and social care professionals, with case studies that relate directly to real-world problems they encounter. By exploring the complexities of the human body, this book brings to life the issues faced by those working in the caring professions, both in their studies and in their future work with patients, clients, and consumers.