Howard Waitzkin Volgorde van de boeken

The book is comprised of individual essays addressing the medical industrial complex, the impact of privatization and cutbacks under neoliberalism, the nature of health-care work, and the intersections between health care and imperialism, both historically and at present ... [T]he books final section ... delivers invaluable guidance for how to change this system-- Amazon.com.

The updated edition of Waitzkin's influential work delves into the evolution of American medicine since the 1980s, focusing on the impact of managed care and contemporary economic and social dynamics on medical practices. Retaining the vivid qualitative research approach of the original, it offers fresh insights into the complexities of medical decision-making and the changing landscape of healthcare. This comprehensive analysis is essential for understanding the current state of medicine and its challenges.