SOC 7108 Chapter 8: SOC 7108 - Chapter 8

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 7108
• Professor: Loes Knaapen

Document Summary

Parsons has greater means in regard to the empirical material within this field than. In simple terms, medical practice is geared toward coping with disturbances to the others. However, he allows us to demonstrate some of the interrelations of the primary elements of the social system that have been reviewed as being abstract in nature. Certain parts of modern science provide emphasis on the activities occurring within the medical profession. We have already learned that there are various problems occurring within this institutions cultural tradition. The functional setting of medical practice & cultural tradition health of the individual with an illness. Primarily the emphasis was placed on treatment and therapy for cases that already developed a pathological state and bringing individuals back to good health. Preventive medicine: known as controlling the conditions that produce illness. However, in this case, it will demonstrate that health is ultimately involved within the functional prerequisites of the social system.