Joyce, Kelly A.
Magnetic Appeal
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801474569
- author:
- Joyce, Kelly A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 198
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR / MRI)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Magnetic Appeal: An Exploration of MRI and its Cultural Significance. In 2008, Magnetic Appeal was published as an in-depth examination of the science and culture of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Kelly A. Joyce delves into the development and emergence of MRI as a diagnostic tool, its popular appeal and acceptance, and its current use in healthcare. Joyce's analysis draws on interviews with physicians and MRI technologists, as well as ethnographic research conducted at imaging sites and radiology conferences. Her work reveals that current beliefs about MRI are shaped by cultural ideas about sight and technology, reinforced by healthcare policies and insurance reimbursement practices. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the limitations of MRI scans in revealing the truth about the body and their impact on patient outcomes. By examining the broader context of medical imaging technologies in American culture and medicine, Magnetic Appeal challenges readers to consider the complexities surrounding this widely used diagnostic tool.
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