Illness as metaphor and aids and its metaphors
Auteur :
Sontag, Susan
Éditeur :
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780141187129
Date de publication :
3 juil. 2009
Dimensions :
19,8 x 12,9 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
145 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Reveals that the metaphors and myths surrounding certain illnesses, especially cancer, add greatly to the suffering of the patients and often inhibit them from seeking proper treatment. By demystifying the fantasies surrounding cancer, this study shows cancer for what it is.