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, the book offers a feminist perspective on cancer, examining how it embodies both individual and collective fears. Through personal narratives and self-help resources, Jackie Stacey investigates evolving beliefs surrounding cancer's causes and treatments, highlighting the contrast between traditional biomedicine and alternative approaches. This exploration sheds light on the complex relationship between illness, identity, and societal expectations.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

(In brossura)