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    Classical Foundations, Contemporary Insights

    Sociological Theory and the Environment is a comprehensive survey and assessment of sociological theories of the relations between societies and their 'natural' biophysical environment. This book touches on and addresses virtually all of the major perspectives, focal points, and debates in environmental sociology today-classical and twentieth century social theories, macro-micro linkage issues, ... Leer más

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  • The Public Shaping of Medical Research

    Patient Associations, Health Movements and Biomedicine

    Series series Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Health and Illness
    Patient organizations and social health movements offer one of the most important and illuminating examples of civil society engagement and participation in scientific research and research politics. Influencing the research agenda, and initiating, funding and accelerating the development of diagnostic tools, effective therapies and appropriate health-care for their area of interest, they may ... Leer más

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  • Der Körper als soziales Gedächtnis

    Series series Social Science and Law (German Language)
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  • Poop Culture

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  • Lifeblood

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  • The Meaning of Illness

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  • The Global Dynamics of Regenerative Medicine

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