The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior and Society represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference work on all aspects of the social scientific study of health and illness. Published simultaneously online and as a five-volume print set, this authoritative resource spans concepts, theories, and substantive topics relating to the interdisciplinary study of health in our globalized, 21st-century world. The online version will be regularly updated with new research and theoretical findings to ensure it remains a current and accurate resource for health researchers, academics, and students. The experienced author team represents a variety of health-related disciplines and countries from across America, Asia, and Europe. They offer a definitive representation of each topic, combining different areas of the social scientific study of health in a way that reflects and promotes the interdisciplinary development of research in this field. Each A to Z entry also includes a brief bibliography and a list of cross references for enhanced clarity. The result is an invaluable reference and an interdisciplinary springboard for exploring the field, for students, scholars, and health professionals around the world. Online edition available on Wiley Online Library at www.

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