<p><strong>'Every midwifery student, whether pre-registration or post-registration, will want a copy of this up-to-the minute book. All the key sociological areas are covered ... Attractively laid out, with tables, highlight boxes and exercises. Assumes no previous knowledge.'</strong> - <em>Midirs - midwifery digest</em><br /><br /><strong>'Excellent book for Access to Nursing students. Looks at all the main issues affecting the development of Health Care. I shall be recommending it to all my students.'</strong> - <em>- Mr G. Williams, Woolwich College</em><br /><br /><strong>'the editors have achieved their aim of providing an introductory text of relevance and use for its intended audience.'</strong> - <em>Sociology of Health and Illness</em></p>