The Health Humanities

The Health Humanities: Poetics of Wellness, Illness and the Disciplined Body explores the rich intersection of medicine, literature, philosophy, culture, and the arts to understand health and human experience. This book examines how stories, ethics, emotions, and creative expression shape perspectives on illness, healing, caregiving, and the disciplined body. Bridging scientific knowledge with the humanities, it offers valuable insights into empathy, patient-centered care, mental well-being, medical ethics, and healthcare practices. Designed for students, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals, this interdisciplinary volume encourages a deeper understanding of wellness by connecting biological science with human values, lived experiences, and compassionate clinical practice.