From paralysis to fatigue : a history of psychosomatic illness in the modern era af Edward Shorter (1941-) (Bog)

Forfatter: Edward Shorter (1941-)
Sprog: Engelsk
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Forlag: Free Press
Udgivelsesår: 1992
This fascinating history of psychosomatic disorders shows how patients throughout the centuries have produced symptoms in tandem with the cultural shifts of the larger society. Newly popularized diseases such as "chronic fatigue syndrome" and "total allergy syndrome" are only the most recent examples of patients complaining of ailments that express the truths about the culture in which they live.
Titel: From paralysis to fatigue : a history of psychosomatic illness in the modern era

Sammendrag: Fra Paralysis to Fatigue er en fascinerende rejse ind i grænselandet mellem social og medicinsk historie, der anvender kliniske optegnelser for at indikere komplekse forbindelser mellem individuel smerte og kulturel valg.
Type: Paperback