Selling Immunity Self, Culture and Economy in Healthcare and Medicine
provides a groundbreaking study of the ways in which immunity shapes
life. Through its up-to-date discussion of immunity cultures,
alongside detailed real-world examples, the book demonstrates how
immunity is enmeshed in concepts of possessive individualism,
self-defence and health consumerism. The book explores the rich
metaphorical powers of immunity and the life narratives it inspires
with reference to the talk of scientists, immunology texts and popular
science magazines. The author provides a detailed overview of the ways
in which digital media can shape the immune self with reference to
cultural and social theories, providing insight into how immunitary
knowledge and products are consumed and the benefits and drawbacks
this has for healthcare. The book considers the significance of
immunity for individuals navigating the threats to health that arise
with pandemics and superbugs, with a keen look into how these ideas
surface in everyday life across the globe. Finally, the book also
discusses economic bases of healthcare technologies bent towards the
protection and restoration of immunity. This book is essential reading
for professionals within the fields of psychology, sociology,
biomedical science, healthcare and other related disciplines. A
broader audience will appreciate the book’s attention on the ways
immunity is understood to be a personal possession, an object of life
craft, and the basis for healthcare consumerism.
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ISBN
9781000542134
Publisert
2022
Utgave
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Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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