Pharmaceuticals and Society: Critical Discourses and Debates

Abstract

Drawing on the latest international sociological research, thismonograph takes a critical look at contemporary developments,discourses, and debate on pharmaceuticals and society. Key issues covered include pharmaceuticals and medicalizationand the science and politics of drug development, testing, andregulation Investigates the constructions of pharmaceuticals inprofessional and popular culture and the meaning and use ofmedications in everyday life Investigates pharmaceuticals, consumerism, and citizenship andthe impact of innovation and expectations regarding pharmaceuticalfutures Written in a lively, accessible style, with many engaging andimportant insights from key international figures in the field