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Can a disease be an idea? A theory? Does disease exist without a patient to suffer from it?In Lovers and Livers, Jacalyn Duffin provides a lively overview of the ideas around disease. She introduces philosophical theories of disease and delves into the history of two distinct afflictions – one old, one new – which serve as examples to show how applying theory can uncover surprising aspects of the medical past and present. Written with humour and ...
By Jacalyn Duffin
Series: Joanne Goodman Lectures (Book 2002)
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division; 1 edition (July 6, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802038689
ISBN-13: 978-0802038685
Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.9 x 8.8 inches
Amazon Rank: 7509029
Format: PDF Text djvu ebook
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