Expected Miracles: Surgeons at Work

Explores the world of surgeons from their own perspective how they perceive themselves, their work, colleagues, and communities. This book uses the central metaphor of the surgical 'miracle' by illuminating the drama of the operating room, where surgeons and patients alike expect heroic performance.

A propos de l'auteur

Joan Cassell is a research associate in the Department of Anthropology of Washington University and the editor of Children in the Field: Anthropological Experiences (Temple) and author of Life and Death in Intensive Care (Temple).

Résumé

Explores the world of surgeons from their own perspective how they perceive themselves, their work, colleagues, and communities. This book uses the central metaphor of the surgical 'miracle' by illuminating the drama of the operating room, where surgeons and patients alike expect heroic performance.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Joan Cassell
• Edition: Temple University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.06.1991
• EAN: 9780877228387
• ISBN: 978-0-87722-838-7
• Pages: 281
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 209 mm x 22 mm
• Poids: 408 g
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Spécialités cliniques; Familie und Gesundheit, HEALTH & FITNESS / General, MEDICAL / Surgery / General, Diet / Health / Fitness