Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills: Pharmaceutical Companies and the Medicalisation of Normal Life
By Jörg Blech, Gisela Wallor Hajjar
Discover the Truth About the Pharmaceutical Industry in “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills”
Are you concerned about the state of the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on your health? Do you ever wonder if you’re being unnecessarily medicalized and put on medications you don’t really need? If these questions resonate with you, then “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills” by Jörg Blech and Gisela Wallor Hajjar is the book you’ve been waiting for.
An Eye-Opening Account of the Pharmaceutical Industry
In “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills,” Jörg Blech takes readers on a journey through the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry. He reveals how pharmaceutical companies are redefining health and turning many regular life processes into diseases that require treatment. Birth, aging, sexuality, unhappiness, and even death are portrayed as pathological states, creating new markets for pharmaceutical treatments.
This book presents a highly accessible and reassuring account of these practices. Blech discusses how the invention of diseases by pharmaceutical companies is turning all of us into patients and how we can protect ourselves against this. He also highlights the ways in which the medical profession has been bullied and coerced into endorsing profitable cures for people who aren’t actually ill. Moreover, Blech raises concerns about how pharmaceutical companies create markets by exploiting the general public’s fears about their health.
A Self-Help Book for Everyone
“Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills” is not just a book for healthcare professionals; it is a self-help book for everyone. Whether you’re a doctor looking to advocate for your patients or an individual seeking guidance on navigating the complex world of healthcare, this book offers essential insights.
By reading this enlightening book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how pharmaceutical companies shape our perception of health and illness. You’ll learn how to identify when you’re being medicalized unnecessarily and how to make informed decisions about your own well-being.
Order Your Copy Today
If “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills” has piqued your interest and you’re ready to gain a critical understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, don’t hesitate to order your copy today. By delving into the pages of this book, you’ll empower yourself with knowledge and insights that can positively impact your health and well-being.
With its clear and accessible language, this book transcends the boundaries of academic texts and appeals to a wide range of readers. Doctors, nurses, patients, and any individual concerned about their health will find “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills” to be an essential read.
Product Details
- Publisher: Routledge; 1st edition (June 22, 2006)
- Language: English
- Format: eBook, Digital
- Pages: 160
- ISBN-10: 0415390699
- ISBN-13: 978-0415390699
If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and gain a fresh perspective on the pharmaceutical industry, “Inventing Disease and Pushing Pills” is the book to start with. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to protect your health and well-being. Order your copy today!
Product Details
- how the invention of diseases by pharmaceutical companies is turning us all into patients, and how we can protect ourselves against this
- how the medical profession has been bullied and co-opted into endorsing profitable cures for people who aren’t ill
- fears about how pharmaceutical companies create markets by playing on the general public’s concern with their health.
- Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (June 22, 2006)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0415390699
- ISBN-13 : 978-0415390699