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Good Days, Bad Days: The Self And Chronic Illness In Time
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Kathy Charmaz Has Written A Compelling Book On Chronic Illness And The Effect It Has On The Selfconcepts Of Those Who Suffer. It Will Appeal To Anyone Facing A Longterm Problem That Seems Beyond Control. Her Work Is Based On Interviews With People Suffering From Such Diseases As Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, And Arthritis, And With Their Caregivers. Charmaz Looks At How These People Disclose Their Illness, How They Experience Their Emotions, And How They Manage Daily Life.Illness Provides A Mirror That Allows Sufferers To See Themselves And To Become More Introspective. As They Struggle For Control Over Illness And Control Over Time, They Also Struggle To Control The Central Images Of The Self. For Example, The Chronically Ill May Situate Their Selfconcepts In The Past, Present, Or Future. Charmaz Examines Under What Conditions They Situate Their Selfconcepts In Each Of Those Timeframes. People May Say They Live One Day At A Time. They May Bracket Certain Experiences, Such As A Heart Attack, As Timemarkers Or Turning Points In The Past. Or They May Look Ahead To Recovering Their Health. Or Ahead To Death.Charmaz Artfully Combines Near Jargonfree Analysis With Moving Stories About How People Have Experienced Illness, Usually Told In The Sufferers' Own Words. She Enters The World Of The Chronically Ill, And Brings Us Into It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Good Days, Bad Days' by Kathy Charmaz? A: The book explores the impact of chronic illness on self-concepts, drawing from interviews with individuals suffering from diseases like cancer and multiple sclerosis.
- Q: How does Kathy Charmaz approach the topic of chronic illness in her book? A: Charmaz combines personal narratives with analysis to illustrate how chronic illness affects emotions, self-identity, and daily life management.
- Q: What types of chronic illnesses are discussed in the book? A: The book covers various chronic conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis, highlighting the experiences of both patients and caregivers.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the emotional and psychological struggles faced by those with chronic illnesses and how they navigate their identities over time.
- Q: Is 'Good Days, Bad Days' suitable for caregivers as well? A: Yes, the book offers valuable perspectives for caregivers by illustrating the experiences and emotions of those they support.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Good Days, Bad Days' have? A: The book contains 324 pages.
- Q: When was 'Good Days, Bad Days' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1993.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Good Days, Bad Days'? A: The author of the book is Kathy Charmaz.