Crucible of the incurable facing ALS / Anthony Stavrianakis.

Author/creator Stavrianakis, Anthony
Format Electronic
Publication InfoIthaca : Cornell University Press, 2024.
Descriptionxxiii, 221 pages 23 cm.
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SeriesExpertise: cultures and technologies of knowledge
Contents On linking knowledge and care for ALS -- The emergence of a diagnostic certitude -- Nosological indeterminations -- Multidisciplinary ALS care -- ALS clinic -- Palliative care clinic -- Epistles to ones -- Plea for a blessing -- Advocate -- The incurable and the possible.
Abstract "An anthropological inquiry into how people with the neurodegenerative illness amyotrophic lateral sclerosis live with the illness, and how they are accompanied by medical professionals and loved ones in giving form to a life with this illness"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2024022411
ISBN9781501778322 paperback
ISBN9781501778315 hardcover
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