Sociology of Health

Revisiting chronic illness: Theories, critiques, explorations: Working with/from personal experiences

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Tuesday May 30 8:30 am to 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-050C

The recognition that chronic, noncommunicable conditions now account for the greatest burden of global mortality and an equal, if not greater, share of global morbidity, suggests the need for renewed ... more

Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness: Death and Illness

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Wednesday May 31 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-050C

This session explores social dimensions of health and illness with a particular focus on the individual experiences of health, illness, pain and death.

Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness: Healthcare and healthcare institutions

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Wednesday May 31 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-050C

This session invites papers that focus on the theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues pertaining to the sociology of healthcare. The session will examine provision of health care services, healthcare institutions ... more

Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness: New Directions in Sociology of Health

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Thursday Jun 01 8:30 am to 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-050C

This session explores innovative directions pertaining to conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues within the sociology of health and health care.

Sociology of Medicine, Health, and Illness: Social Determinants of Health

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Wednesday May 31 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-050C

This session examines theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues pertaining to the social determinants of health. The papers address local and transnational social context and socio-economic conditions and their intersections with ... more