Books by Michael Bloor

Examining the social epidemiology of HIV transmission, Bloor looks at heterosexual and homosexual transmission, sex tourism and prostitution, injecting drug users, haemophiliacs and transfusion recipients. Bloor presents a critical examination of the different theoretical models of risk and considers their implications for disease prevention.

Offers coverage of qualitative methods complemented by illustration from the array of academic disciplines in which qualitative research is found and employed. This guide covers a range of topics, including: a definition of the method; a description of distinctive features; examples to convey the flavour of a technique; and a list of key readings.