Pharmaceuticals and Society

Critical Discourses and Debates

By: Simon J. Williams (Editor), Jonathan Gabe (Editor), Peter Davis (Editor)

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Paperback | 30 January 2009 | Edition Number 1

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Drawing on the latest international sociological research, this monograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments, discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. <ul> <li>Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalization and the science and politics of drug development, testing, and regulation<br> <li>Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals in professional and popular culture and the meaning and use of medications in everyday life<br> <li>Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship and the impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceutical futures<br> <li>Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging and important insights from key international figures in the field </ul>

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?Well researched and easily digestible, this book is recommended for anyone wishing to gain further understanding of the interplay between pharmaceuticals and society.? (Pharmaceutical Journal , November 2009)

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