Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills

Pharmaceutical Companies and the Medicalisation of Normal Life

Auteurs

• Jörg Blech

Paramètres

• 172 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• Nonfiction

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The exploration of newly invented diseases, such as penis-size anxiety and internet addiction, reveals a troubling trend where individuals are increasingly labeled as patients. Jörg Blech delves into the lucrative industry behind these fabricated ailments, exposing the motivations of those who benefit from this phenomenon. Through his investigation, he highlights the implications of this commercialization on society's understanding of health and illness.

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• Année de publication: 2006
• Reliure: (souple)