The Medicalization of Social Life: - anxiety and frustration in times of pandemics - (BioMorality: Science meets Ethics) - Softcover

SANDU, Antonio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9731666478 ISBN 13: 9789731666471

Publisher: Editura Lumen, 2025

Synopsis

The Medicalization of Social Life: Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Healthcare
By Antonio Sandu, Professor PhD at Stefan cel Mare University, Romania

Explore the fascinating intersection of medicine, ethics, and society in this groundbreaking book by renowned bioethicist Antonio Sandu.

Key topics include:
• The rise of the 'risk society' and its impact on healthcare
• Ethical implications of social distancing and quarantine measures
• Healthy lifestyles and the 'bio' industry - help or hype?
• Philosophical counseling as an alternative to medicalization
• The return of heroism in pandemic times

Perfect for:
• Healthcare professionals and policymakers
• Bioethics and philosophy students
• Anyone interested in the ethical challenges of modern medicine

PhD. Prof. Antonio Sandu offers a critical examination of how medical thinking has permeated social life, from our obsession with healthy lifestyles to our response to global pandemics. Drawing on his expertise in philosophical counseling, he proposes alternatives to an overly medicalized society.

Thought-provoking and timely, this book will change how you think about health, risk, and the role of medicine in our lives. Gain crucial insights to navigate the complex ethical landscape of healthcare in the 21st century.

Add to cart now to join the critical conversation shaping the future of medicine and society!

Edition details

• Publisher: Editura Lumen
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9731666478
• ISBN 13: 9789731666471
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 181