A Body of Work: An Anthology of Poetry and Medicine

This collection of poetry from the 18th century to the present gathers poetry on themes of medicine, health, and the body. In addition to poems, each section also includes samples of medical writing from various eras. Within eight thematic sections, poems are organized chronologically. Themes include the body as medicine; mind and brain; consuming; illness and disease; treatment; hospitals and practitioners; sex and reproduction; and ageing and dying. The book contains b&w historical illustrations. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)