Film

Film is a powerful medium for storytelling that can be used to better understand patients, individuals, and societies. It can help clinicians and healthcare practitioners better understand their patients, individuals better understand themselves and others, and societies fight against the stigma of illness. This book explores how film can be used in these ways and makes the case that it keeps us healthy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2020
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The world is a vast tapestry of cinematic wonders, with stories unfolding across movie screens, televisions, smartphones, and laptops. Film emerges as a powerful medium, transcending boundaries and captivating our hearts and minds. It argues that on-screen storytelling is the most pervasive format for art to intersect with health and well-being, offering a unique avenue for us to appreciate, understand, and even celebrate the intricate nuances of what it means to be healthy. Clinicians harness the power of film to gain deeper insights into their patients, while individuals utilize it to explore their inner selves and forge stronger connections with others. This book delves into the captivating realm of how film can be wielded by clinicians and healthcare practitioners to enhance patient understanding, by individuals to gain self-awareness and empathy, and by societies as a powerful tool in combating the stigma surrounding illness. It not only makes a compelling case for the health benefits of film but also provides practical guidance on how it can be effectively employed to promote well-being. As the saying goes, "Nothing quite moves us like the movies."

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838673123