Tiago Moreira Livres

The book explores the dual role of science, technology, and medicine in addressing the challenges of an ageing society. It argues that these fields not only contribute to the complexities of ageing but also hold the potential for innovative solutions. By examining the interplay between technological advancements and societal issues, it offers insights into how we can better navigate the implications of an ageing population in a globalized context.

The past three decades have seen enormous changes in the organisation of health care. This book explores the role of knowledge production and technology on these transformations, focusing on the market (attempts to embed principles of economic rationality and efficient use of resources in the shaping and delivery of health care), the laboratory (science, experiments and 'evidence' in the management of research, practice and policy) and the forum (the application of deliberative procedures and other forms of public consultation to health care decision making).