In the kingdom of the sick : a social history of chronic illness in America / Laurie Edwards.
By: Edwards, Laurie (Laurie Elizabeth)
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TextPublisher: New York : Walker & Co., c2013Edition: 1st U.S. ed.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 243 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780802718013 (hbk.); 0802718019 (hbk.).Subject(s): Chronic diseases -- United States -- History | Chronically ill -- Social aspects -- United StatesDDC classification: 362.196/04400973 Summary: There has been an alarming rise in illnesses that defy diagnosis through clinical tests or have no known cure. Patients may face skepticism from physicians, and some patients have been accused of causing their preventable illnesses through their lifestyle choices. The author explores patient rights, the role of social media in medical advocacy, and the origins of our attitudes about chronic illness.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Two Weeks | Davenport Library Circulating Collection | Print-Circulating | 362.19 Ed971 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 34284003621521 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
There has been an alarming rise in illnesses that defy diagnosis through clinical tests or have no known cure. Patients may face skepticism from physicians, and some patients have been accused of causing their preventable illnesses through their lifestyle choices. The author explores patient rights, the role of social media in medical advocacy, and the origins of our attitudes about chronic illness.
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