Illness As Metaphor by Susan Sontag
The book is a critical examination of the ways in which society uses metaphors to depict and understand illness, particularly focusing on tuberculosis and cancer. The author argues that the metaphors and myths surrounding certain diseases can often be harmful, adding a layer of stigma and moral judgment to the patient's experience. By analyzing historical and cultural attitudes, the book challenges the victim-blaming narratives and encourages a more empathetic and fact-based approach to understanding illness, advocating for the separation of the patient's identity from their disease.
The 5836th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 87
- Words
- 25,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)