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Can I read The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin on EtoBox?
The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin by Robert A. Norman is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin about?
Written by a leading dermatologist,<i> The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin</i> provides a compelling and accessible introduction to the life of our largest organ, while also recounting the author’s experiences with memorable patients he has treated who suffer from mysterious skin conditions. Robert Norman begins by highlighting the qualities of the skin, tracing the history of its conditions and diseases, then examining the cultural, social and psychological impact of both color and irregularity. The book also features an absorbing collection of stories about some of his most intriguing patients: from a man whose skin mysteriously turned blue, to a hypochondriacal woman who begins to show signs of a life-threatening disease. This is a fascinating account of the dynamic nature of the skin, and the people who inhabit it.
Who reads The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Robert A. Norman
- Publisher
- Berkeley: University of California Press
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781306320856
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Science, Medical, Anthropology
- Rating
- 2.85 / 5 (26 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13