Review of: Annemarie Goldstein Jutel. Putting a Name to It: Diagnosis in Contemporary Society. Second Edition. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press 2024. 216 P. ISBN: 9781421448923 | Synapse
January 18, 2026Open Access
Review of: Annemarie Goldstein Jutel. Putting a Name to It: Diagnosis in Contemporary Society. Second Edition. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press 2024. 216 P. ISBN: 9781421448923
Key Points
The review aims to explore how diagnosis functions within society and its implications for personal identity.
Critically analyzes themes presented in the book.
Examines the cultural and social contexts of diagnosis.
Evaluates the author's arguments and conclusions.
Highlights the complexities of medical terminology and labeling.
Discusses the impact of diagnosis on individual and collective identities.
Suggests that understanding diagnosis is crucial for navigating contemporary healthcare challenges.
Abstract
Book review of: Annemarie Goldstein Jutel. Putting a Name to It: Diagnosis in Contemporary Society. Second Edition. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press 2024. 216 P. ISBN: 9781421448923