Narrative and the Cultural Construction of Illness and Healing

Narrative and the Cultural Construction of Illness and Healing

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Author/Contributor(s): Mattingly, Cheryl
Publisher: University of California Press
Date: 03/03/2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: NEW
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.