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Explore the connection between human experience and social systems with this innovative anthology from Oxford University Press. Health, Illness, and Healing: Society, Social Context, and Self provides a unique perspective on how medical policies and social practices impact real lives. By bringing people with illness to the foreground, this collection moves beyond basic patient roles to examine the lived realities of individuals, particularly highlighting the gap between acute care models and the specific needs of the chronically ill. This book serves as an essential resource for students and professionals looking to understand the structural problems behind personal health stories. The readings link individual accounts with broader social issues, making it easier to identify the systemic challenges within healthcare. Each selection is carefully edited for succinctness and accessibility, ensuring that the complex relationship between the self and society remains clear and engaging. Whether used for academic study or professional development, this collection offers a fresh look at the social context of medicine.

Key Features

Bridges the gap between personal human experience and large-scale social policies and healthcare practices.

Focuses on the lived experiences of people with illness rather than just traditional patient roles.

Addresses the specific needs of the chronically ill by examining the limitations of the acute care model.

Connects personal health narratives with larger structural and social problems for a complete view.

Features accessible and succinct readings designed to keep students engaged with complex topics.

Includes section and chapter introductions to help guide readers through the various social themes.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 1998
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16 January 2009

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