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Sociology for Pharmacists: An Introduction

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About Sociology For Pharmacists: An Introduction

Product description Sociology for Pharmacists: An Introduction is written specifically for professionals and students in pharmacy who are newcomers to the study of sociology. It introduces the key concepts of sociology and demonstrates their importance and application to pharmacy practice in the 21st century. It is unique in its role as the only text to introduce sociology specifically to pharmacists. Rather than an exhaustive treatment, the book provides a concise introduction to major perspectives in sociology-drawing on research evidence pertaining to health, illness, and professional practice-which will inform and enhance pharmacy practice. It offers an overview of sociology for rather than sociology of pharmacy, and will both inform practitioners and stimulate informed research into the social aspects of pharmacy practice. Key issues covered include: Key sociological concepts and perspectives Contemporary developments in pharmacy practice and pharmacy's professional status A review of research into the way people react to illness and look after their health How and why illness and disease are influenced by gender, ethnicity, and social class Health education and pharmacists' role in promoting health and ensuring appropriate medicine usage Social research methodsPharmacists are frequently encouraged to broaden their day-to-day practice. This timely book does just that by encouraging pharmacists to become more involved with advising clients, managing medicines, and supporting the promotion of health. In addition to providing an overview of these topics, the book also reviews the relevant research, and directs readers to further information. Review "it throws a much needed light on its core topic of sociology, explaining the relevance of sociological studies to the practice of pharmacydone in a readable and readily assimilable form" - The Pharmaceutical Journal About the Author Kevin Taylor is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, University of London and is a practicing pharmacist with extensive experience in undergraduate pharmacy teaching. His research extends from pharmaceutical formulation and clinical pharmaceutics to pharmacy practice research. Sarah Nettleton is a senior lecturer in social policy at the university of York. In addition to teaching on health related aspects of sociology and social policy to social science students, she has also taught health professionals. Geoffrey Harding is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of General Practice and Primary Care, St. Bartholomew's, London and at Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London. He is a sociologist, who has taught the social context of health and healthcare to undergraduate and graduate vocational students from medicine, nursing and dentistry. Kevin Taylor and Geoffrey Harding are the editors of the textbook Pharmacy Practice, also available from Taylor & Francis.