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The Meaning of Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different Perspectives of Physician and Patient (Philosophy and Medicine, 42)

OverviewThe Meaning of Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different Perspectives of Physician and Patient (Philosophy and Medicine, 42) reads as a academic medical book. It should be judged by usefulness and fit rather than promotional language.Practical UseThis is mai...

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Overview

The Meaning of Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different Perspectives of Physician and Patient (Philosophy and Medicine, 42) reads as a academic medical book. It should be judged by usefulness and fit rather than promotional language.

Practical Use

This is mainly a working reference. It is the kind of book a reader may open for a chapter, a table, a concept check, or a focused review session.

Likely Readers

The natural reader is medicine readers, medical students, clinicians, and healthcare library buyers. A casual browser may miss the point; this is more useful when the buyer already has a course, rotation, certification, or clinical problem in mind.

Editorial Notes

The tone is best approached as professional reference material. It should reward readers who need precise terminology and a clear route back to the subject later.

Book Details

Author S. Kay Toombs
Publisher Springer
Publication Date May 31, 1992
Language English
Print Length 181 pages
ISBN-10 0792315707
ISBN-13 978-0792315704
Format Hardcover | Paperback
Dimensions 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
Item Weight 14.4 ounces