Imaginationen des Lebensendes : Ärztliche Auseinandersetzungen Mit Tod Und Sterblichkeit.

This interdisciplinary collection explores the imagination of life's end, particularly in medical contexts, bridging perspectives from humanities and sciences. Focusing on how physicians and healthcare professionals perceive aging, dying, and mortality, the book delves into personal reflections...

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Main Author: Fürholzer, Katharina
Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
Other Authors: Fassio, Marcella, Pöder, Johann-Christian
Format: eBook
Language:German
Published: Bielefeld : transcript Verlag, 2025.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This interdisciplinary collection explores the imagination of life's end, particularly in medical contexts, bridging perspectives from humanities and sciences. Focusing on how physicians and healthcare professionals perceive aging, dying, and mortality, the book delves into personal reflections, professional confrontations with death, and the broader cultural narratives surrounding these experiences. Contributions include analyses of literary texts, biographical accounts, and medical ethics discussions, offering insights into the societal and existential dimensions of death. The work is intended for scholars, healthcare practitioners, and individuals interested in medical humanities, ethics, and the intersection of medicine and culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (229 pages)
ISBN:3839474566
9783837674569
3837674568
9783839474563