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The Sociology of Mental Illness - A Comprehensive Reader (Paperback)
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The Sociology of Mental Illness - A Comprehensive Reader (Paperback)
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The Sociology of Mental Illness is a comprehensive collection of
readings designed to help students develop a nuanced and
sophisticated appreciation of the most important, heated--and
fascinating--controversies in the field.
Drawing primarily from sociological sources, the text features both
classical and contemporary selections that cover the full range of
sociological topics, perspectives, and debates, including the
social construction of mental illness, the social origins of mental
illness, and contemporary mental health treatment. This rich,
varied assortment gives students a "roadmap" to the evolution and
development of sociological research over time and insight into key
controversies in the field.
Selections include such classical readings as Scheff's original
statement of labeling theory, contemporary reports on the
prevalence of mental illness in countries around the world, and
recent analyses of the changing treatment system. The readings are
organized progressively in order to help students recognize the
dynamic character of mental health research and the important role
that controversies play in advancements in the field; this
organization also gives students the tools they need to formulate
their own views and opinions on crucial matters.
A versatile, engaging text, The Sociology of Mental Illness is
ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of
mental illness.
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