The Second Sickness by Howard Waitzkin

Abstract: 5 pages in length. Howard Waitzkin's book The Second Sickness is a culmination of the Marxist-oriented analysis considering the current contradictions in society that form the basics of problems in the health-care systems. This book explains the structures of oppression and the social origins of illness, which, because of corporate interference in health care, have emerged as even greater problems arise. Also considers the issues at hand in the healthcare industry concerning technology and profit, as well as lessons to be learned from such countries as Chile and Cuba. Based on the second edition of Waitzkins' book, this edition takes into account changes that have occurred since the first edition was published in 1983. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Pages: 5

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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