EpilepsyIn examining the social and psychological aspects of epilepsy, the author takes not only the perspectives of individuals and their families, but also popular conceptions of the disorder. The result is an illuminating account of the social reality of epilepsy that demonstrates the distinctive contribution that the social sciences can play in understanding illness. |
Contents
aspects of care | |
Lay concepts of epilepsy and stigma | |
The impact of epilepsy on family life | |
Epilepsy work and disadvantage | |
Understanding epilepsy better | |
Name index | |
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