#183 – MONSTROUS MEDICINE: DISEASE

What is a disease? We’re joined by science writer Mike McRae, author of Unwell: What Makes a Disease a Disease? to discuss the history of the whole concept of diseases which turn out to have a large, often hidden, social component. For US audiences, be advised that Mike’s book is not available directly in the US. You’ll need to order it through an International bookseller like Booktopia (link above).

Mentioned in the episode

• This American Life (episode about homosexuality and the DSM)

Music

• Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys