The blue man and other stories of the skin / Robert A. Norman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norman, Robert A., 1955-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skin--Diseases.

Skin.

Human beings--Skin--Diseases.

Human beings.

Skin--Care and hygiene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 138 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, California : University of California Press, 2014.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

System requirements: Adobe acrobat reader.

text file html

Summary:

Written by a leading dermatologist, The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin provides a compelling and accessible introduction to the life of our largest organ, while also recounting the author's experiences with memorable patients he has treated who suffer from mysterious skin conditions. Robert Norman begins by highlighting the qualities of the skin, tracing the history of its conditions and diseases, then examining the cultural, social and psychological impact of both color and irregularity. The book also features an absorbing collection of stories about some of his most intriguing patients: from a man whose skin mysteriously turned blue, to a hypochondriacal woman who begins to show signs of a life-threatening disease. This is a fascinating account of the dynamic nature of the skin, and the people who inhabit it.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART ONE. OUR VITAL SKIN

PART TWO. LIVING IN OUR SKIN

Conclusion: The Future of Our Skin

Glossary

Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780520952508

0520952502

OCLC:

868282331