“In our 'don't just sit there, do something' culture, when we get sick we are supposed to become characters in a heroic medical narrative that conceals the remorselessness of pathology, the intractable fact of human vulnerability, and the inevitable inadequacies of medicine. To many of the participants in the medical drama, aggressive treatment - even when it fails - represents a quasi-religious quest for immortality and meaning.”
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Suzanne Gordon
Suzanne Gordon is an author recognized for her works in media studies and cultural criticism. Born in 1945, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of media and its impact on society. more
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