The Rise of Autobiographical Medical Poetry and the Medical Humanities

Download or read book The Rise of Autobiographical Medical Poetry and the Medical Humanities written by Johanna Emeney and published by Ibidem Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Johanna Emeney examines the global proliferation of new poetry related to illness and medical treatment from the perspective of doctors, patients, and carers in light of the growing popularity of the medical humanities. She provides a close analysis of poetry from New Zealand, the U.S., and the U.K. that deals with sociological and philosophical aspects of sickness, ailment, medical treatment, care, and recuperation.