The Remedy

Name: The Remedy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781551526584
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Queer and Trans Voices on Health and Health Care

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In The Remedy by Thomas Goetz, the narrative delves into the groundbreaking medical discoveries of the 19th century that led to the development of a treatment for tuberculosis. It explores the intersecting lives of a brilliant but conflicted scientist and a renowned writer, weaving together a story of scientific challenge and personal redemption amid a backdrop of Victorian-era society's pressing health crises.
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The Remedy

Addresses the health issues faced by the LGBTQ community today.

Description

The Remedy invites writers and readers to imagine what we need to create healthy, resilient, and thriving LGBTQ communities. This anthology is a diverse collection of real-life stories from queer and trans people on their own health-care experiences and challenges.

From gay men living with HIV who remember the systemic resistance to their health-care needs, to a lesbian couple dealing with the experience of cancer, to young trans people who struggle to find health-care providers who treat them with dignity and respect, this book offers a wide array of perspectives.

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The Remedy is highly regarded as an insightful anthology on health care for queer and transgender individuals, combining personal narratives with informed discussions. It is celebrated for its diverse voices and as a crucial resource for both health care professionals and those engaging with the system. The book is praised for its role in advocating compassionate, respectful, and attuned medical care.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551526584

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2017

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Contributors:

Edited by Zena Sharman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Zena Sharman: Zena Sharman is a passionate advocate for queer and trans health. Zena is also co-editor of Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme. Currently she is Director of Strategy at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.