Teratologies

Jackie Stacey's 'Teratologies' explores cultural representations and meanings of cancer, examining how narratives, metaphors, and social attitudes shape experiences of illness.

The book analyzes literary, media, and medical discourses to show how cancer has been framed historically and in contemporary culture.

Stacey investigates how these cultural frameworks influence stigma, patient identity, and public responses to cancer.

Combining critical theory with case studies, the work illuminates the relationship between scientific knowledge and societal meaning-making.

It offers insights for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of medicine, culture, and social history.