Narrative and the Cultural Construction of Illness and Healing
Cheryl Mattingly editor Linda C Garro editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University of California Press
Published:13th Feb '01
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Inspired by the possibilities of narrative, the essays in this direction-setting volume present stories drawn from a range of ethnographic contexts. Stories of illness and healing are often arresting in their power, and they can illuminate aspects of practices and experiences surrounding illness that might otherwise be neglected. Recognizing the value of increased theoretical consciousness among those eliciting and analyzing narratives, these contributors explore narrative from a variety of perspectives.
ISBN: 9780520218253
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
Weight: 408g
288 pages