HEALTH AND DISEASE IN A CHANGING SOCIETY

Discover a fascinating journey through the evolution of medical sociology in the book "Health and Disease in a Changing Society" by Prof. Włodzimierz Piątkowski. This innovative study analyzes how our definitions of health, disease, and medicine change in a social context. This book continues the author's previous work, developing his unique approach to the sociology of medical sociology.

• Innovative approach: Author's sociology of medical sociology.
• Evolution of concepts: Analysis of changes in the definition of health, disease, and medicine.
• Social context: Examination of the influence of society on the perception of health.
• Interdisciplinarity: Connection of natural and humanistic knowledge.
• Important position: For all those interested in sociology and medicine.
• Expert reviews: Positive opinions of Prof. Janusz Mariański and Prof. Małgorzata Polz-Dacewicz.

Prof. Piątkowski's book is a study of the evolution of medical sociology, which analyzes changes in the definition of basic concepts of medical sciences. The author takes the reader through the historical transformation from the times of Hippocrates to the present, showing how our understanding of health, disease and the role of medicine in society changes. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how social contexts influence our perception of health and disease.

Prof. Włodzimierz Piątkowski, the author of the book, is a recognized expert in the field of medical sociology. His works are characterized by an innovative approach and interdisciplinarity, combining knowledge from the fields of sociology, medicine and humanities. The book "Health and Disease in a Changing Society" is the result of his many years of research and analysis, and is an important contribution to the development of medical sociology.

The UMCS Publishing House, which published this book, is a renowned scientific publisher specializing in publications in the field of humanities and social sciences. The books published by UMCS Publishing House are characterized by a high level of substantive and editorial quality, and are a valuable source of knowledge for students, scientists and all those interested in a given field. "Health and Disease in a Changing Society" is another title in the rich publishing output of UMCS, which will certainly interest a wide audience.

The book has 196 pages, a format of 213x157 mm and a hardcover. It was published in 2025. It is an ideal read for students of sociology, medicine and health sciences, as well as for all those interested in the social aspects of health and disease. Allow yourself a moment of reflection and deepen your knowledge about the evolution of medical sociology!