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Author:   Ashley P. Duggan (Boston College, Massachusetts)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781108419932

ISBN 10:   1108419933
Pages:   378
Publication Date:   07 February 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. The Unique Context of Health and Illness in Close Relationships: 1. Defining health and illness; 2. Close relationship processes; 3. Attributes of the health and illness context for relationship processes; Part II. Health/Illness, the Body, and Relational Processes: 4. Relationships as buffering or exacerbating health/illness outcomes; 5. Reconsidering embodiment and language for illness; 6. Relationship theories applied to illness transitions; Part III. Integrated Theory of Health / Illness Trajectories and Relational Processes: 7. Theorizing close relationships and health/illness trajectories: co-created, co-generative, and systematic processes; 8. Integrated co-generative, systematic processes and considerations for interdisciplinary understanding.

Reviews

'With her characteristic depth and insight, Duggan provides a tour de force for scholars and practitioners interested in the complex interplay between health and illness, communication, and relationships. Her stellar ability to connect disparate domains gives readers a new way to understand the processes and context of health and illness.' Valerie Manusov, University of Washington 'This book covers how our health affects our relationships in both public and private spheres. It applies communication theories to compelling personal stories of encounters with the healthcare industry. It also discusses important health disparities and their effects on our closest relationships, thus making Duggan's book essential reading for this area.' Norah Dunbar, Chair of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara 'Duggan delivers a thought-provoking, cross-disciplinary integration of theory and research linking health, illness, and close relationships, which allows the reader to understand the practical and far-reaching implications. She offers a valuable and all-encompassing framework to advance the two interconnected fields of study.' Terri Orbuch, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Oakland University, Michigan 'Health and Illness in Close Relationships brings to the fore the idea that medical care not only treats individual patients but also affects, and is affected by, the people in the patient's inner circle. Educators in health professions will find the ideas and strategies outlined in this book to be helpful when teaching relationship-centered healthcare.' Allen F. Shaughnessy, Tufts University School of Medicine 'The book is thorough in its definitions, descriptions, and explanations of all relevant factors … She presents an excellent overview of the topics from a multitude of relevant, academic areas of expertise; along with strong arguments as to how and why these areas need to be explored in conjunction with one another.' Maureen P. Keeley, Health Communication

Advance praise: 'With her characteristic depth and insight, Duggan provides a tour de force for scholars and practitioners interested in the complex interplay between health and illness, communication, and relationships. Her stellar ability to connect disparate domains gives readers a new way to understand the processes and context of health and illness.' Valerie Manusov, University of Washington Advance praise: 'This book covers how our health affects our relationships in both public and private spheres. It applies communication theories to compelling personal stories of encounters with the healthcare industry. It also discusses important health disparities and their effects on our closest relationships, thus making Duggan's book essential reading for this area. Norah Dunbar, Chair of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara Advance praise: 'Duggan delivers a thought-provoking, cross-disciplinary integration of theory and research linking health, illness, and close relationships, which allows the reader to understand the practical and far-reaching implications. She offers a valuable and all-encompassing framework to advance the two interconnected fields of study.' Terri Orbuch, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Oakland University, Michigan Advance praise: 'Health and Illness in Close Relationships brings to the fore the idea that medical care not only treats individual patients but also affects, and is affected by, the people in the patient's inner circle. Educators in health professions will find the ideas and strategies outlined in this book to be helpful when teaching relationship-centered healthcare.' Allen F. Shaughnessy, Tufts University School of Medicine Advance praise: `With her characteristic depth and insight, Duggan provides a tour de force for scholars and practitioners interested in the complex interplay between health and illness, communication, and relationships. Her stellar ability to connect disparate domains gives readers a new way to understand the processes and context of health and illness.' Valerie Manusov, University of Washington Advance praise: `This book covers how our health affects our relationships in both public and private spheres. It applies communication theories to compelling personal stories of encounters with the healthcare industry. It also discusses important health disparities and their effects on our closest relationships, thus making Duggan's book essential reading for this area. Norah Dunbar, Chair of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara Advance praise: `Duggan delivers a thought-provoking, cross-disciplinary integration of theory and research linking health, illness, and close relationships, which allows the reader to understand the practical and far-reaching implications. She offers a valuable and all-encompassing framework to advance the two interconnected fields of study.' Terri Orbuch, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Oakland University, Michigan Advance praise: `Health and Illness in Close Relationships brings to the fore the idea that medical care not only treats individual patients but also affects, and is affected by, the people in the patient's inner circle. Educators in health professions will find the ideas and strategies outlined in this book to be helpful when teaching relationship-centered healthcare.' Allen F. Shaughnessy, Tufts University School of Medicine

Author Information

Ashley P. Duggan is an Associate Professor in the Communication Department and the Medical Humanities Program at Boston College, USA. She is also the Co-Director of the Department of Family Medicine Research Division at Tufts University School of Medicine, USA.

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