Narratives of Narcolepsy in Everyday Life

Auteur

Nicole Eugene is assistant professor of communication at the University of Houston-Victoria.

Texte du rabat

In this book, Nicole Eugene reveals how to better understand the relationship between place and the disabling symptoms of narcolepsy. Drawing on interviews, participant observation, field notes, and autoethnographic reflection, this book demonstrates a peer-based approach to researching health communication and disability.

Contenu

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Exploring Communication About Narcolepsy

Chapter 2: An Autoethnography on Being Black and/or Sleepy in the Right & Wrong Places

Chapter 3: At Work with Narcolepsy

Chapter 4: At Home with Narcolepsy

Chapter 5: Driving with Narcolepsy

Chapter 6: Active with Narcolepsy

Chapter 7: Exchanging Stories of Hidden Disabilities

Appendix: Methods for Listening to Others and Crafting Narratives

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About the Author