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The Illness Narratives

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The Illness Narratives

Suffering, Healing, And The Human Condition
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Based on twenty years of clinical experience studying and treating chronic illness, a Harvard psychiatrist and anthropologist argues that diagnosing illness is an art tragically neglected by modern medical training, and presents a compelling case for bridging the gap between patient and doctor.

Author Biography:

Arthur Kleinman is professor of medical anthropology in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine and professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Esther and Sidney Rabb Professor of Anthropology at Harvard University. A member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Kleinman is the author of numerous books, including Patients and Healers, Deep China, and What Really Matters.
Release date Australia
October 2nd, 1989
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
Basic Books
Pages
304
Publisher
Basic Books
Dimensions
136x212x24
ISBN-13
9780465032044
Product ID
2486344

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