{"title":"Emily Mendenhall","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Emily Mendenhall, a distinguished author and scholar whose contributions to the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e are both enlightening and transformative. Emily Mendenhall's writings, including the notable book \u003ccite\u003eInvisible Illness\u003c\/cite\u003e, delve into the intricate connections between culture, health, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on making complex topics accessible and engaging, Mendenhall's books serve as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the nuanced narratives of health and illness. Her work uniquely blends academic rigour with compelling storytelling, providing readers with a profound insight into the challenges faced by individuals dealing with conditions often neglected by mainstream discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to enhance your knowledge for academic purposes or keen on gaining a deeper understanding of health dynamics in contemporary society, Emily Mendenhall's collection offers a captivating journey into the realities of invisible illnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"invisible-illness-by-emily-mendenhall-9780520421523","title":"Invisible Illness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA moving cultural history of disability—and a powerful call to action to change how our medical system and society supports those with complex chronic conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lupus to Lyme, invisible illness is often dismissed by everyone but the sufferers. Why does the medical establishment continually insist that, when symptoms are hard to explain, they are probably just in your head?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by her work with long Covid patients, medical anthropologist Emily Mendenhall traces the story of complex chronic conditions from hysteria to long Covid to show why both research and practice fail so many. Mendenhall points out disconnects between the reality of chronic disease—which typically involves multiple intersecting problems resulting in unique, individualised illness—and the assumptions of medical providers, who behave as though illnesses have uniform effects for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile invisible illnesses have historically been associated with white middle-class women, being believed that you are sick is even more difficult when you're Black, trans, poor, young, disabled, or undocumented. Weaving together cultural history with intimate interviews, \u003cem\u003eInvisible Illness\u003c\/em\u003e lifts up the experiences of those living with complex illness to expose the failures of the American healthcare system—and how we can do better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031793942764,"sku":"9780520421523","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7435563482373.jpg?v=1764148388"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/emily-mendenhall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}