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The allied health professions: A sociological perspective
Sociology of Health Professions, Policy Press, imprint of Bristol University Press, 1
10/03/2021
Appears in Recent Faculty of Health Publications
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Abstract
The allied health professions have gained legitimacy through the pursuit of research evidence and the standardisation of practice. Yet there remains very little analysis or understanding of these professions. Adopting theory from the sociology of health professions, this book explores the sociological, economic, political and philosophical pressures that have shaped the professions. Drawing on case studies and examples from occupations including optometrists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to emerging vocations, including pedorthists and allied health assistants, the book offers an innovative comparison of allied health professions in Australia and Britain. By telling the story of their past, the book prepares the allied health professions for a new and different future.
Details
- Title
- The allied health professions: A sociological perspective
- Creators
- Susan Nancarrow - Southern Cross UniversityAlan Borthwick - Southern Cross University
- Series
- Sociology of Health Professions
- Publisher
- Policy Press, imprint of Bristol University Press; Bristol
- Edition
- 1
- Number of pages
- 252
- Identifiers
- 144734538X; 9781447345381; 9781447345367; 1447345363; 991012978054302368
- Copyright
- © Bristol University Press 2021
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book