Polio and Its Aftermath
Polio and Its Aftermath2005
About this book
"In Polio and Its Aftermath Marc Shell, who himself had polio, offers an inspired analysis of the disease. Shell's work combines the understanding of a medical researcher with the sensitivity of a literary critic. He draws a detailed yet comprehensive picture of the lived experience of a crippling disease that affects every facet of human existence."--BOOK JACKET.
Details
- First published
- 2005
- OL Work ID
- OL2926842W
Subjects
PoliomyelitisPeople with disabilities in motion picturesPatientsBiographyCultureCulture in motion picturesSocial aspectsHistoryDisabled PersonsHistory, 20th CenturyPersonal NarrativesMotion Pictures as TopicPsychologySocioeconomic Factors