Crampton, Caroline
A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783789054
- author:
- Crampton, Caroline
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 14.4 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria by Caroline Crampton This landmark book tells the story of hypochondria, a condition that has puzzled doctors and patients for centuries. From the ancient Greeks to the modern wellness industry, Crampton explores the complex and often contradictory nature of this enigmatic condition. Through a fascinating cultural history, Crampton examines the ways in which hypochondria has been perceived and treated over time, including the role of doctors, quacks, and technology. She also draws on her own experience of living with anxiety about her health, offering a deeply personal and moving account of what it means to live with this invisible and increasingly widespread condition. By exploring the territory beyond survival or cure, Crampton sheds light on a part of the landscape of illness that is often overlooked in memoirs. This book is a thought-provoking and deeply human exploration of the complex relationship between body and mind.
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