Beschreibung
Religion, a social institution once used to provide ground for social solidarity, cohesion, is now losing its significance due to many social changes. But the functions earlier performed by religion are still considered important. Modern medicine, with its emphasis on assuring well-being of people, is not only creating illness and disorders but also controlling every aspect and phase of social life. As a result we are witnessing an increased medicalization of social life. Medical practitioners have emerged as a dominant social group, a position once enjoyed by religious priests. This book attempts to examine the way institution of medical practice is becoming more like, if not replacing, religion.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Chandrima Biswas works as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Government General Degree College, Singur. She did Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Jadavpur University and was awarded University Medal for standing First in order of merit at the M.A. Examination in Sociology, 2010 by Jadavpur University.
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