{"product_id":"tourettes-syndrome-stigma-and-societys-melina-aikaterini-malli-9783031833670","title":"Tourette's Syndrome, Stigma, and Society's Jests","description":"\u003cp\u003e​This book explores the profound and multifaceted impact of stigma on individuals with Tourette's syndrome. It critically examines how stigma, rooted in historical misconceptions continues to shape societal perceptions and attitudes, and marginalises those with the condition across education, employment, media, and interpersonal relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on personal narratives, \u003cem\u003eTourette's Syndrome, Stigma, and Society's Jests \u003c\/em\u003einvestigates how humour and media representations both reinforce and challenge societal stigma. It evaluates systemic barriers that maintain inequality and exclusion and confronts traditional medicalised views of Tourette's syndrome. Significantly, it advocates for an intersectional approach that emphasises inclusivity, empowerment, and society's accountability in addressing stigma and fostering change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy weaving together lived experiences with scholarly insights, the book challenges readers to rethink preconceived notions about Tourette's syndrome and to consider the societal structures that impact the lives of those with the condition. Accessible yet grounded in academic research, this volume offers valuable insights for readers interested in disability studies or social justice. It aims to inspire dialogue, challenge stigma, and advocate for a future that prioritises the voices and experiences of individuals with Tourette's syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melina Aikaterini Malli, Rachel Forrester-Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3031833678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783031833670\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 441\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 1.00d","brand":"Melina Aikaterini Malli","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962243338495,"sku":"9783031833670","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_932b68df-b404-492d-9622-ed6ce7a231d2.jpg?v=1750649765","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tourettes-syndrome-stigma-and-societys-melina-aikaterini-malli-9783031833670","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}