Gender and the Social Construction of Illness

In this timely and perceptive volume, Judith Lorber considers the interface between gender as a social institution on the one hand, and western medicine as a social institution on the other. Focusing on belief that illnesses are considered to be physical, Judith Lorber brings a feminist viewpoint to analyze issues of power and politics which have pervaded the study of both gender and medicine in recent times. Read More

In this timely and perceptive volume, Judith Lorber considers the interface between gender as a social institution on the one hand, and western medicine as a social institution on the other. Focusing on belief that illnesses are considered to be physical, Judith Lorber brings a feminist viewpoint to analyze issues of power and politics which have pervaded the study of both gender and medicine in recent times. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 120 Day Rental: $32.50 (Expires Jun 18, 2025) 180 Day Rental: $37.50 (Expires Aug 17, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $50.00 Title: Gender and the Social Construction of Illness by Judith Lorber; Lisa Jean Moore Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Print ISBN: 9780759102378, 0759102376 eText ISBN: 9780759116559 Edition: 2002 2nd edition Format: PDF eBook	$32.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ