Description

One of the key strengths of this book is its interdisciplinary approach, which draws on
insights from literature, medicine, history, sociology, and psychology. The contributors to
this volume offer a range of perspectives, from the clinical and scientific to the cultural and
humanistic. This diversity of perspectives ensures that the book comprehensively explores
the intersection of literature and medicine in Nigeria. The diversity includes how literature
can inform medical practice, including narrative medicine, medical humanities, and
literary medicine; how medicine familiarizes the readers with medical imageries and
symbolism in literary works; and how society perceives health and illness, especially in the
Nigerian context. This book, Medicine and Literature Without Borders: Health and
Social Justice in the Writings of Wale Okediran,is rich with sights, offering pathways to
new research and disciplinary opportunities. It honors the genius represented in the life and
work of Dr. Okediran. It is the best in Nigerian Studies to cumulate Dr. Okediran’s career
and reflections in multiple ways. As the book highlights the contributions of Dr. Okediran,
it also leads us to the positive arena of ideas and research.