Lovers and Livers: Disease Concepts in History

by Jacalyn Duffin

Can a disease be an idea? A theory? Does disease exist without a patient to suffer from it?

In Lovers and Livers, Jacalyn Duffin provides a lively overview of the ideas around disease. She introduces philosophical theories of disease and delves into the history of two distinct afflictions - one old, one new - which serve as examples to show how applying theory can uncover surprising aspects of the medical past and present. Written...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802038050
• ISBN13: 9780802038050
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"