ABSTRACT

First published in 1998, this volume recognises that the face is important in human relationships and a facially impaired person is therefore disadvantaged. In this study the causes and social consequences of facial disfigurement are considered, the means whereby people adapt to revised appearance are explored, and an evaluation is made of professional help. Suggestions are given for improving the contribution of social work to rehabilitation.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

part I|2 pages

Spoiled Identity

chapter 1|28 pages

The sociology of stigma

chapter 2|32 pages

An anthropological view

chapter 3|42 pages

Professional perspectives

chapter 4|22 pages

Voices of experience

part II|2 pages

Helping Disfigured People

chapter 5|24 pages

Mutual help groups

part III|2 pages

An Empirical Enquiry

chapter 6|8 pages

Methodology

chapter 7|44 pages

The experience of illness and treatment

chapter 8|8 pages

Survival

chapter 9|50 pages

One year later

chapter 10|4 pages

Testing the hypotheses

chapter |11 pages

Conclusion