Robert Aronowitz
Robert Aronowitz
Robert Aronowitz (pronunciation: Ro-bert A-ro-no-witz) is a prominent figure in the field of medicine and medical sociology. He is known for his extensive research and contributions to the understanding of disease, health, and medical practice.
Etymology
The name 'Robert' is of Germanic origin, derived from 'Hrodebert' which means 'bright fame'. 'Aronowitz' is a patronymic surname of Jewish origin, meaning 'son of Aaron'.
Biography
Robert Aronowitz is a Professor in the Department of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder and director of the Health And Societies major and the Penn Humanities Forum. His work primarily focuses on the social and historical aspects of health and disease.
Contributions
Aronowitz's research has significantly contributed to the understanding of the history of medicine, disease, and health. His work has shed light on the social and cultural factors that influence medical practices and health policies. He has written extensively on topics such as risk factor epidemiology, the concept of pre-disease, and the history of breast cancer.
Related Terms
- Medicine: The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
- Medical Sociology: The study of social causes and consequences of health and illness.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Medical Practice: The practice of medicine by a health professional who has completed studying medicine and is licensed to practice medicine by the relevant body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Robert Aronowitz
- Wikipedia's article - Robert Aronowitz
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