Health, Illness and Culture Broken Narratives

This collection of essays examines the interrelations between illness, disability, health, society, and culture. The contributors examine how &quote;narratives&quote; have emerged and been utilized within these areas to help those who have experienced d injury, disability, dementia, pain, grief, or psychological trauma to express their stories. Encompassing clinical case studies, ethnographic field studies and autobiographical case studies, Health, Illness and Culture offers a broad overview and critical analysis of the present state of &quote;illness narratives&quote; within the fields of health and social welfare.