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The Illness Narratives: Suffering, Healing, And The Human Condition,New
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From One Of America'S Most Celebrated Psychiatrists, The Book That Has Taught Generations Of Healers Why Healing The Sick Is About More Than Just Diagnosing Their Illness.Modern Medicine Treats Sick Patients Like Broken Machines Figure Out What Is Physically Wrong, Fix It, And Send The Patient On Their Way. But Humans Are Not Machines. When We Are Ill, We Experience Our Illness: We Become Scared, Distressed, Tired, Weary. Our Illnesses Are Not Just Biological Conditions, But Human Ones.It Was Arthur Kleinman, A Harvard Psychiatrist And Anthropologist, Who Saw This Truth When Most Of His Fellow Doctors Did Not. Based On Decades Of Clinical Experience Studying And Treating Chronic Illness, The Illness Narratives Makes A Case For Interpreting The Illness Experience Of Patients As A Core Feature Of Doctoring.Before Being Mortal, There Was The Illness Narratives. It Remains Today A Prescient And Passionate Case For Bridging The Gap Between Patient And Practitioner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Illness Narratives'? A: The main theme of 'The Illness Narratives' is the importance of understanding the human experience of illness, emphasizing that healing involves more than just addressing physical symptoms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Illness Narratives' is Arthur Kleinman, a renowned psychiatrist and anthropologist.
- Q: When was 'The Illness Narratives' published? A: 'The Illness Narratives' was published on October 2, 1989.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Illness Narratives' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Illness Narratives' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it is used but still in a reasonable state for reading.
- Q: Is 'The Illness Narratives' suitable for medical professionals? A: Yes, 'The Illness Narratives' is highly regarded among medical professionals for its insights into the patient experience and the importance of empathy in healing.
- Q: Does the book include case studies or personal narratives? A: Yes, 'The Illness Narratives' includes various case studies and personal narratives that illustrate the complexities of illness experiences.
- Q: Is this book relevant for those in psychology and counseling? A: Absolutely, 'The Illness Narratives' is relevant for students and professionals in psychology and counseling, as it addresses the psychological impacts of illness.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Illness Narratives' is a reprint.