Journeys Through Hell - Stories of Burn Survivors' Reconstruction of Self and Identity

Based on detailed interviews with twenty adult burn survivors, Journeys Through Hell examines self, identity and social reality. Stouffer integrates theoretical perspectives with the survivors' own words to show how trauma affects the survivor's worldview, how support and acceptance are achieved, and how such an achievement is embedded within a social process involving not only the survivor but also doctors, nurses, therapists, friends and family members.

About the author

Dennis J. Stouffer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alisa Ann Ruch California Burn Foundation and an Emergency Planning and Management Specialist for Hughes Aircraft Company. He has a Ph.D. in Sociology (University of California, Union Institute) and has done extensive research on the long term consequences of burn injury.

Product details

• Authors: Dennis J. Stouffer, Stouffer Dennis J.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.12.1994
• EAN: 9780847678921
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-7892-1
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 408 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Biography: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, Social impact of disasters, Biography: philosophy and social sciences, Health systems & services, Health systems and services, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made)