Contested Illnesses: Citizens, Science, and Health Social Movements
by Phil Brown, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Stephen Zavestoski
This work investigates how citizens and scientists address contested illnesses and influence health policy through social movements and research.
About This Book
Contested Illnesses examines the intersection of citizen activism, scientific research, and public health policy.
The book highlights how affected communities challenge traditional medical authority and push for recognition of emerging health conditions.
Authors analyze case studies that reveal tensions between scientific evidence and social movements.
Readers gain insight into the evolving relationship between health, science, and civic engagement.
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