O'Rourke, Meghan

The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness

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ISBN 13:: 9780399573309
author:: O'Rourke, Meghan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Riverhead Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Medical, Biography,
Condition:: New
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£12.99

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A New Investigation into Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Diseases Meghan O'Rourke explores the rise of chronic illnesses in America, synthesizing personal experiences with expert insights to shed light on this complex issue. Drawing from her own medical history and interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, she reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led to a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions. The author's investigation highlights the need for greater understanding and empathy in addressing these often-marginalized diseases. She examines the history of Western definitions of illness and how they may be contributing to the neglect of certain health crises, particularly among vulnerable populations such as women, the working class, and people of color. Through her work, O'Rourke offers a nuanced exploration of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases, one that seeks to humanize these conditions while also shedding light on their underlying causes.

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