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Framing Disease: Studies In Cultural History (Health And Medicine In American Society),Used
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In Some Ways Disease Does Not Exist Until We Have Agreed That It Does, By Perceiving, Naming, And Responding To It, ' Writes Charles E. Rosenberg In His Introduction To This Stimulating Set Of Essays. Disease Is Both A Biological Event And A Social Phenomenon. Patient, Doctor, Family, And Social Institutionsincluding Employers, Government, And Insurance Companiesall Find Ways To Frame The Biological Event In Terms That Make Sense To Them And Serve Their Own Ends.Many Diseases Discussed Hereendstage Renal Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Parasitic Infectious Diseases, Coronary Thrombosiscame To Be Defined, Redefined, And Renamed Over The Course Of Several Centuries. As These Essays Show, The Concept Of Disease Has Also Been Used To Frame Culturally Resonant Behaviors: Suicide, Homosexuality, Anorexia Nervosa, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Disease Is Also Framed By Public Policy, As The Cases Of Industrial Disability And Of Forensic Psychiatry Demonstrate. Medical Institutions, As Managers Of People With Disease, Come To Have Vested Interests In Diagnoses, As The Histories Of Facilities To Treat Tuberculosis Or Epilepsy Reveal. Ultimately, The Existence And Conquest Of Disease Serves To Frame A Society'S Sense Of Its Own 'Healthiness' And To Give Direction To Social Reforms.The Contributors Include Steven J. Peitzman, Peter C. English, John Farley, Christopher Lawrence, Michael Macdonald, Bert Hansen, Joan Jacobs Brumberg, Robert A. Aronowitz, Gerald Markowitz, David Rosner, Janet A. Tighe, Barbara Bates, Ellen Dwyer, John M. Eyler, And Elizabeth Fee. For Any Student Of Disease And Society, This Book Is Essential, Compelling Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Framing Disease: Studies in Cultural History'? A: 'Framing Disease' explores the relationship between disease as a biological event and its cultural implications, examining how society perceives and responds to various health issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Charles E. Rosenberg, a noted scholar in the field of health and medicine.
- Q: What topics are covered in this collection of essays? A: The essays cover a range of diseases including endstage renal disease, rheumatic fever, and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as cultural issues like suicide and homosexuality.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', which indicates that it may show signs of wear but is still readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Framing Disease' have? A: 'Framing Disease' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1992.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: There is no specific edition mentioned for this book; it is categorized as 'None'.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is intended for students and scholars interested in the intersection of disease and society.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to the essays in this book? A: Yes, notable contributors include Steven J. Peitzman, Peter C. English, and Joan Jacobs Brumberg, among others.