2006, ISBN: 9780801884627

First Edition, First Printing with a Complete Number Line. This Book is Conservatively Graded in Acceptable Condition. The Dust Jacket has Rubbing and Small Scratches to the Surface (impe… Mehr…

First Edition, First Printing with a Complete Number Line. This Book is Conservatively Graded in Acceptable Condition. The Dust Jacket has Rubbing and Small Scratches to the Surface (imperfections which are magnified by the mirrored surface of the Dust Jacket, which shows every imperfection), Very Light Foxing to the Inside of the Dust Jacket, and a Light Stain at the Bottom Edge of the Rear Cover (visible more on the inside of the Dust Jacket than the outside but No Tears, Creases, or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards have Light Rubbing to the Surface but retain Sharp Corners with No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and with a Crease to Page 209 and a Few Very Small Foxing Spots to the End Pages but No Tears, Creases, Stains, Musty Odor, or Other Major Damage. The Page Edges have Light Foxing but No Remainder Mark, Stains, or Other Major Damage.Book Description:Steve McQueen had cancer and was keeping it secret. Then the media found out, and soon all of America knew. McQueen's high profile changed forever the way the public perceived a dreaded disease. In When Illness Goes Public, Barron H. Lerner describes the evolution of celebrities' illnesses from private matters to stories of great public interest. Famous people who have become symbols of illness include Lou Gehrig, the first "celebrity patient"; Rita Hayworth, whose Alzheimer disease went undiagnosed for years; and Arthur Ashe, who courageously went public with his AIDS diagnosis before the media could reveal his secret. And then there are private citizens like Barney Clark, the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart, and Lorenzo Odone, whose neurological disorder became the subject of a Hollywood film. While celebrity illnesses have helped to inform patients about treatment options, ethical controversies, and scientific proof, the stories surrounding these illnesses have also assumed mythical characteristics that may be misleading. Marrying great storytelling to an exploration of the intersection of science, journalism, fame, and legend, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of health and illness., Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006, 2.25<

2006, ISBN: 9780801884627

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006. Book. Very Good. Cloth on Board. First Edition. Describes the evolution of celebrities' illnesses from private matters to stories of g… Mehr…

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006. Book. Very Good. Cloth on Board. First Edition. Describes the evolution of celebrities' illnesses from private matters to stories of great public interest; book in overall very good condition, clean black cloth boards with silver lettering to spine, text bright and unmarked; many signs of handling to glossy d/j, no nicks/tears; pp xv, 334., Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006, 2.75<