This thoroughly adapted Canadian edition introduces students to the sociology of health and illness through an accessible yet authoritative overview of the field's key debates, theories, and research findings. Written in a clear, straightforward style, with contributions from both Canadian and international scholars, this comprehensive volume examines a wide range of topics including citizenship, disability, aging, indigenous health, and political economy. Themes such as the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the roles of both structure and agency in creating and maintaining societal arrangements are integrated throughout along with a wealth of Canadian examples, research, and statistics. Focusing on wellness - as opposed to illness - and complete with an array of pedagogical features to encourage students to think critically about the material, Second Opinion offers an engaging, alternative view of the study of health.

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John Germov is a professor of sociology and pro-vice-chancellor of the Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Australia.

Jennie Hornosty is a retired professor of sociology, University of New Brunswick; an adjunct research professor of sociology, Carleton University; and a senior fellow at the Centre of Governance, University of Ottawa.

"[Second Opinion] does a great job of placing the Canadian experience in a true sociological critical framework." --Steven Prus, Carleton University