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OverviewGeorg Groddeck (1866-1934), who was trained as a physicianbut became famous for his success as a healer, introduced a radical concept inThe Book of It: that we virtually always cause our own illness and injury;therefore, we can cure and avoid both. Groddeck utilized the technique of psychoanalysis – which hadjust been invented by Freud – to communicate with the source of the illness,which he called the ""the it"" (or the map of the psyche). He believed the ""it""had the power to cure illness as well as cause it. Perhaps science is catching up with Groddeck's notion, formodern currents in medicine suggest there is a linkage between the way we live,the way we think, and illness. Readings in behavioral medicine indicate that wedo have control over our immune system; and empirical studies of behavior showa strong relationship between stress and illness. In TheInterpretation of Illness, Homer goes beyond Groddeck's initial insight toemphasize that illness is a communication to others, especially a call forsympathy. No one consciously likes to be sick or hurt; but we all, consciouslyor unconsciously, tell others about our ills, expecting them to extendsympathy. Homer argues that if we change this pattern of communication – eitherby learning to forego sympathy or by gaining it in less destructive ways – we canprevent illness or alleviate existing symptoms. The change in communicationinvolves expressing ourselves knowingly and deliberately to others. Interpretationis a series of letters from Homer, writing under the persona Augie, to afriend. Appropriately enough, this style is similar to the format used byGroddeck in The Book of the It. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frederic D. HomerPublisher: Purdue University Press Imprint: Purdue University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.387kg ISBN: 9780911198881ISBN 10: 0911198881 Pages: 225 Publication Date: 30 October 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews""Although interpretive methods have been widely discussed in the social and psychological sciences over the past decade, I know of no other work that puts them into operation directly on the personal experience of life. This work combines sophistication and insight, generating a new method for grasping the symbolism of the psyche, presented effectively and imaginatively . . . . [It] has appeal across a wide range of disciplines from psychology to philosophy to literate theory."" Homer's conclusion is innovative, startling, and controversial. He argues that the self relates existentially to the world and a way to accomplish social or interpersonal purposes. The Social Science Journal [Homer] insightfully addresses the many facets of disease complexes. His metamorphical view that illness can be interpreted will bode well with those of us who approach illness from a biopsychosocial context. --B. Michael Denny This book should certainly provoke discussion in many quarters. Considering the impact of existentialism . . . it will be fascinating to see what effect this book will have on the medical psychiatric, and psychological community. --Joanne Greenburg Although interpretive methods have been widely discussed in the social and psychological sciences over the past decade, I know of no other work that puts them into operation directly on the personal experience of life. This work combines sophistication and insight, generating a new method for grasping the symbolism of the psyche, presented effectively and imaginatively . . . . [It] has appeal across a wide range of disciplines from psychology to philosophy to literate theory. --Michael Weinstein This book should certainly provoke discussion in many quarters. Considering the impact of existentialism . . . it will be fascinating to see what effect this book will have on the medical psychiatric, and psychological community. --Joanne Greenburg Homer's conclusion is innovative, startling, and controversial. He argues that the self relates existentially to the world and a way to accomplish social or interpersonal purposes. The Social Science Journal Although interpretive methods have been widely discussed in the social and psychological sciences over the past decade, I know of no other work that puts them into operation directly on the personal experience of life. This work combines sophistication and insight, generating a new method for grasping the symbolism of the psyche, presented effectively and imaginatively . . . . [It] has appeal across a wide range of disciplines from psychology to philosophy to literate theory. --Michael Weinstein [Homer] insightfully addresses the many facets of disease complexes. His metamorphical view that illness can be interpreted will bode well with those of us who approach illness from a biopsychosocial context. --B. Michael Denny Although interpretive methods have been widely discussed in the social and psychological sciences over the past decade, I know of no other work that puts them into operation directly on the personal experience of life. This work combines sophistication and insight, generating a new method for grasping the symbolism of the psyche, presented effectively and imaginatively . . . . [It] has appeal across a wide range of disciplines from psychology to philosophy to literate theory. Author InformationFrederic D. Homer, formerly an assistant professor of political science at Purdue University, is assistant professor of political science and director of the Administration of Justice Program at the University of Wyoming. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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