Inflamed
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Inflamed
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Inflamed
The authors take readers on a remarkable journey through the human body's diverse systems: digestive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, immune, and nervous. Each chapter illuminates the profound ways these systems interact with external factors such as the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the societal traumas we endure. Inflamed elucidates how these connections reveal deeper truths about our health and wellbeing.
This text goes beyond mere examination of the physical; it delves into the emotional and psychological realms, discussing how the stories we tell and the diagnoses from our healthcare systems contribute to a widespread state of inflammation. The authors argue that our existing medical practices often fail to address the root causes of these issues, exacerbating inequalities and suffering.
What sets Inflamed apart is its blend of high-quality scholarship with poignant narratives from patients in marginalised communities and the wisdom of Indigenous sciences. Through this multifaceted approach, Patel and Marya advocate for a "deep medicine"—a holistic view that seeks to heal not just individual bodies but also the social and ecological systems we depend on. By linking personal health to global wellbeing, the book offers a revolutionary perspective that challenges conventional Western medicine.
Naomi Klein, author of On Fire, praises the book as "a work of exhilarating scope and relevance... a rare and powerful experience." Inflamed urges us to reconsider our approach to health, making it a crucial read for anyone interested in the intersections of medicine, social justice, and environmental health.
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Inflamed is praised for its exhilarating scope and relevance, blending medicine, argument, and metaphor into a compelling narrative. Reviews highlight its thought-provoking critique of modern medicine, linking human biology malfunctions to political and economic inadequacies while calling for revolutionary action. It stands out as a holistic and engaging exploration of the interconnectedness of health, socio-political systems, and the environment.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141995236
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Rupa Marya is Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and a co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, a collective of health workers committed to addressing disease through structural change. A physician and activist, she is also a composer and musician whose music was described by legend Gil Scott Heron as 'Liberation Music.' Raj Patel is a research professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, a Research Associate at Rhodes University, South Africa, and a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems. He is the author of Stuffed and Starved, the New York Times bestselling The Value of Nothing and co-director of the forthcoming documentary The Ants and the Grasshopper.
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