Lifestyle in Medicine - Paperback

by Emily Hansen (Author), Gary Easthope (Author)

'Lifestyle' is becoming increasingly popular as an explanation for health and illness. This book explores the ambiguities of the term 'lifestyle' and the way it is conceived and applied in medicine.

Author Biography

Gary Easthope is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Tasmania, Australia. He has eclectic research interests and has published books, book chapters and articles on education, social research methods, ethnicity and health, disability, the wilderness movement, drug use and alternative medicine.

Emily Hansen is a Research Fellow in the School of Medicine at the University of Tasmania. Her research interests include medical sociology, medical anthropology, general practice and primary health care.