The Interpretation of Illness by Frederic D Homer

The Interpretation of Illness by Frederic D Homer

Georg Groddeck (1866-1934), who was trained as a physician but became famous for his success as a healer, introduced a radical concept in that we virtually always cause our own illness and injury; therefore, we can cure and avoid both. He utilized the technique of psychoanalysis to communicate with the source of the illness. In The Interpretation of Illness, Homer goes beyond Groddeck's initial insight to emphasize that illness is a communication to others, especially a call for sympathy. No one consciously likes to be sick or hurt; but we all, consciously or unconsciously, tell others about our ills, expecting them to extend sympathy. Interpretation is a series of letters from Homer, writing under the persona Augie, to a friend. Appropriately enough, this style is similar to the format used by Groddeck in The Book of the It.

Homer, Frederic D.: - Frederic D. Homer holds a Ph.D in government from Indiana University. Formerly an assistant professor of political science at Purdue University, he is assistant professor of political science and director of the Administration of Justice Program at the University of Wyoming.

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ISBN 13	9780911198881
ISBN 10	0911198881
Title	The Interpretation of Illness
Author	Frederic D Homer
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Purdue University Press
Year published	2004-10-30
Number of pages	225
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