Epilepsy in Our World: Stories of Living with Seizures from Around the World

by Steven C. Schachter and Lisa Andermann

This collection of frank, first-person narratives by people with epilepsy from 21 countries offers unique perspectives on the personal and social aspects of seizure disorders. Reflecting a diverse array of cultures, the narratives reveal many common concerns and show the distinct ways that people around the world affected by epilepsy react to the diagnosis and cope with their families, friends, and communities. The book includes chapters on the Global...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195330897
• ISBN13: 9780195330892
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"