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Hypochondria.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Rees, Will.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Rees, Will--Mental health.
Rees, Will.
Chronic diseases--Psychological aspects.
Chronic diseases.
Diseases in literature.
Genre:
Autobiographies.
Biographies.
Personal narratives.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (207 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
La Vergne : Coach House Books, 2025.
Summary:
This book explores themes of hypochondria, chronic illness, and the human experience of health and suffering. Drawing from a wide range of literary, philosophical, and personal references, the author examines the psychological and societal dimensions of illness, offering a thoughtful critique of how illness is perceived and experienced. The work is written in an analytical and reflective tone, suitable for readers interested in medical humanities, philosophy, and psychology. With its rich intertextuality, the book bridges scholarly critique and personal narrative, appealing to both academic and general audiences seeking to understand the complex interplay between mind, body, and society. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Cover
Title
Copyright
Praise for Hypochondria
Suspended In Darkness
Loomings
A Serious, Scholarly Study
Disappearances
Practical Criticism
Transparency
Playing The Hypochondriac
Latency
The Power of Naming
Echoes
Emergency
Coda: Getting Better
Selected Bibliography
Acknowledgements
About the Author Generated by AI.
Notes:
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ISBN:
9781770568235
1770568239
OCLC:
1478699372

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