Teratologies

A Cultural Study of Cancer

Autori

• Jackie Stacey

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the intersection of personal experience and societal perceptions, this feminist exploration delves into how cancer is understood and represented. Through personal narratives, self-help literature, and patient stories, Jackie Stacey examines evolving beliefs surrounding cancer's causes and treatments, contrasting traditional biomedicine with alternative approaches. The book addresses the broader implications of cancer as both a personal and societal issue, highlighting its impact on identity and the spirit.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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