Being Ill : On Sickness, Care and Abandonment.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vickers, Neil.

Contributor:

Bolton, Derek.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stigma (Social psychology).

Social isolation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the societal and relational impacts of illness, examining how being diagnosed with a major disease affects personal relationships and social interactions. The authors, Neil Vickers and Derek Bolton, delve into the 'pariah syndrome' experienced by the sick, highlighting the stigma and isolation that often accompany illness. Through personal anecdotes and literary references, the book discusses how illness can strain relationships, leading to social withdrawal and premature isolation. It also emphasizes the lack of support systems for both patients and their families, advocating for greater collective social action and understanding. The book is intended for readers interested in the social sciences, healthcare professionals, and those affected by chronic illnesses, aiming to shed light on the often-overlooked social dimensions of sickness. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. Emergent Illness

2. Care

3. The Pariah Syndrome

4. Biopsychosocial Beings

Conclusion

References

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781789149630

1789149630

OCLC:

1453194658