The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, 6 Volume Set
SSEZ - Blackwell Encyclopedias in Social Sciences
2. Edition August 2025
3264 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The definitive single-source reverence on health, illness, and the social sciences in the 21st century, fully revised and updated
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition offers an up-to-date, interdisciplinary reference that addresses the evolving landscape of health-related social sciences. With nearly 600 entries spanning 20 subdisciplines, this comprehensive six-volume set delivers critical insights into topics such as global pandemics, chronic diseases, and the social determinants of health. Structured in an accessible A-to-Z format, the Encyclopedia's entries cover an unparalleled range of topics--from fundamental concepts to in-depth analyses--and include cross-references and bibliographies to enable deeper exploration.
Now in its second edition, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society features new and updated entries that reflect significant changes in health research and contemporary medical issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, advancements in epigenetics, and pressing global health challenges. Entirely new sections explore global pandemics, chronic diseases, epigenetics, infectious diseases, and research methodologies. Throughout this edition, the contributing authors address emerging theories, contemporary issues, recent research studies, and real-world events affecting health.
An essential resource for understanding the interplay between social and behavioral factors and health, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition:
* Provides timely and authoritative coverage of all key areas of the social scientific study of health
* Contains contributions from more than 500 leading scholars from around the world, ranging from core concepts to specific disciplinary ideologies and practices
* Integrates foundational concepts, emerging theories, and contemporary developments to enable a holistic understanding of health-related social sciences
* Employs an interdisciplinary approach that bridges medical sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, and geography
* Examines social determinants of health through a global lens, reflecting diverse cultural and regional contexts
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in medical sociology, medical anthropology, public health, health psychology, health geography, and related fields. It also serves as a vital reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in medicine, nursing, and public health.
Jonathan Gabe is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London. A specialist in chronic illness, pharmaceuticals, and health policy, he has authored and edited 14 books, including Key Concepts in Medical Sociology. Dr. Gabe is a former editor of Sociology of Health & Illness and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences.
Stella R. Quah is an Adjunct Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, specializing in medical sociology, public health, and public policy. She has published more than 60 journal articles and 27 books, including Health and Culture. Her research focuses on health behaviors, governance of epidemics, and family caregiving in physical and mental health.
J. Michael Ryan is a Professor- Researcher at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú with international teaching experience spanning five continents. He has authored and edited numerous works, including The McDonaldization of Society (with George Ritzer) and COVID-19: Social Inequalities and Human Possibilities (with Serena Nanda). Dr. Ryan also serves as Series Editor for Wiley's Core Concepts in the Social Sciences series.
