Health, illness and culture : broken narratives

This collection of essays examines the interrelations between illness, disability, health, society, and culture. The contributors examine how "e;narratives"e; 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 "e;illness narratives"e; within the fields of health and social welfare.