The AIDS Crisis and the Modern Self: Biographical Self-Construction in the Awareness of Finitude

The AIDS Crisis and the Modern Self: Biographical Self-Construction in the Awareness of Finitude

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Romance Biography Science & Technology +2 more
格式 平装书
页数 258
语言 英语
已发布 Dec 6, 2010
出版商 Springer
版本 Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
ISBN-10 9048154847
ISBN-13 9789048154845
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In a poignant exploration of identity amid a health crisis, the author delves into the profound implications of the AIDS epidemic on personal and societal understandings of selfhood. Through a meticulously crafted narrative, the work reveals how individuals confront their own mortality while navigating the complex web of relationships and societal expectations that AIDS brings into sharp focus.

The author compels readers to consider how the existential awareness of finitude shapes not only personal biographies but also collective narratives surrounding illness and intimacy. By analyzing various accounts and perspectives, the book brings to light the intricate interplay between public perception and private experience, illustrating how the AIDS crisis has catalyzed changes in the way people define themselves in relation to their health and societal stigma.

Rich in both philosophical inquiry and personal stories, this text appeals to a wide audience, inviting readers to reflect on the intersection of life, death, and identity. It ultimately argues for a deeper understanding of the self that emerges in times of adversity, prompting a reevaluation of the narratives that define human existence in the face of tragedy.

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