Illness in the Academy
| Author | : Kimberly Rena Myers |
| Publisher | : Purdue University Press |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 155753442X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781557534422 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Illness in the Academy by : Kimberly Rena Myers
Download or read book Illness in the Academy written by Kimberly Rena Myers and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illness in the Academy investigates the deep-seated, widespread belief among academics and medical professionals that lived experiences outside the workplace should not be sacrificed to the ideal of objectivity those academic and medical professions so highly value. The 47 selections in this collection illuminate how academics bring their intellectual and creative tools, skills, and perspectives to bear on experiences of illness. The selections cross genres as well as bridge disciplines and cultures.
