An edition of Natural causes
(2018)
Natural causes
an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer
First edition, Large print.
by Barbara Ehrenreich
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June 23, 2025 | History
Offers insight into healthcare practices, identifying the cellular sources of aging and illness and revealing that aggressive treatments provide an illusion of control and survivability at the cost of life quality.
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Sociological aspects, Death, Aging, Control (psychology), Self-care, health, Death, social aspects, Mortality, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2018-04-29, New York Times bestseller, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years, Large type books
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Table of Contents
Midlife revolt
Rituals of humiliation
The veneer of science
Crushing the body
The madness of mindfulness
Death in social context
The war between conflict and harmony
Cellular treason
Tiny minds
"Successful aging"
The invention of the self
Killing the self, rejoicing in a living world.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-374).
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