Taking Care established the author as an important social and
political analyst whose background happened to be in clinical
psychology. In this work the author develops the analysis of mental
illness, and psychology in general, in the contexts of society,
power and interest. People's experience is embodied in the world in
which they exist. Notwithstanding the claims of some, psychology
cannot, in the same way that magic cannot, change the nature of
that experience fundamentally. At best, psychotherapy might provide
a degree of understanding about that limitation. The historical
relationship between psychology and magic is examined. The
socio-political and economic structures of the society in which we
live have the greatest influence on mental health, as on many other
matters. Therefore, the individuation of focus in psychology on
personal relationships, happiness, and sexuality can significantly
miss the point. We need to develop political and social structures
that 'take care' of people, to enable them to have meaningful
'public' lives.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
