The Rise of Autobiographical Medical Poetry and the Medical Humanities
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Essays, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Poetry History & Criticism
| Author: | Johanna Emeney | ISBN: | 9783838269382 |
| Publisher: | Ibidem Press | Publication: | February 27, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Ibidem Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Johanna Emeney |
| ISBN: | 9783838269382 |
| Publisher: | Ibidem Press |
| Publication: | February 27, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Ibidem Press |
| Language: | English |
In this fascinating book, Johanna Emeney examines the global proliferation of new poetry related to illness and medical treatment from the perspective of doctors, patients, and carers in light of the growing popularity of the medical humanities. She provides a close analysis of poetry from New Zealand, the U.S., and the U.K. that deals with sociological and philosophical aspects of sickness, ailment, medical treatment, care, and recuperation.
In this fascinating book, Johanna Emeney examines the global proliferation of new poetry related to illness and medical treatment from the perspective of doctors, patients, and carers in light of the growing popularity of the medical humanities. She provides a close analysis of poetry from New Zealand, the U.S., and the U.K. that deals with sociological and philosophical aspects of sickness, ailment, medical treatment, care, and recuperation.
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