Introduction: the Sociology of Medical Science and Technology

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Sociology of Health & IllnessVolume 19, Issue 19B p. 1-27 Free Access Introduction: the Sociology of Medical Science and Technology Mary Ann Elston, Mary Ann ElstonSearch for more papers by this author Mary Ann Elston, Mary Ann ElstonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 30 July 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.00084Citations: 4AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Abbott, A. (1988) The System of Professions. Chicago : University of Chicago Press. Abraham, J. 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