Contested Illnesses: Citizens' Science and Health Social Movements

Contested Illnesses is a groundbreaking book that explores the role of citizens' science and health social movements in shaping the way we understand and respond to disease. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of health and illness, the history of medicine, or the role of social movements in society.

Contested Illnesses: Citizens, Science, and Health Social Movements

by Phil Brown

4.5 out of 5

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Contested Illnesses is a theoretically rich and empirically grounded analysis of the ways in which citizens' science and health social movements have shaped the way we understand and respond to disease. The book draws on a wide range of case studies, from the fight against AIDS to the campaign for environmental justice, to show how these movements have challenged the authority of traditional medical experts and shaped the way that diseases are defined, diagnosed, and treated.

Contested Illnesses is a timely and important book. As the world faces new and emerging health challenges, it is more important than ever to understand the role of citizens' science and health social movements in shaping our response to disease. This book provides a valuable framework for understanding the ways in which these movements can contribute to a more just and equitable health system.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Rise of Citizens' Science
• Chapter 2: Health Social Movements and the Politics of Disease
• Chapter 3: The Fight Against AIDS
• Chapter 4: The Campaign for Environmental Justice
• Chapter 5: The Future of Citizens' Science and Health Social Movements

Reviews

"Contested Illnesses is a must-read for anyone interested in the sociology of health and illness, the history of medicine, or the role of social movements in society. This book is a major contribution to our understanding of the ways in which citizens' science and health social movements have shaped the way we understand and respond to disease." - Professor Nancy Krieger, Harvard University

"Contested Illnesses is a timely and important book. As the world faces new and emerging health challenges, it is more important than ever to understand the role of citizens' science and health social movements in shaping our response to disease. This book provides a valuable framework for understanding the ways in which these movements can contribute to a more just and equitable health system." - Professor David Satcher, former Surgeon General of the United States

Contested Illnesses: Citizens, Science, and Health Social Movements

by Phil Brown

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1703 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	343 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE