A historical note: Foundation of the German Society of Medical Sociology in 1972
Voices in Health Sociology, Vol.1, No.1
This is a historical account of the foundation of the German Society of Medical Sociology (DGMS) in 1972. It explains how medical sociology originated in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s, influencing Europe, including Germany. This post has been written by Johannes Siegrist.