Title
Creating Mental Illness,Used
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In This Surprising Book, Allan V. Horwitz Argues That Our Current Conceptions Of Mental Illness As A Disease Fit Only A Small Number Of Serious Psychological Conditions And That Most Conditions Currently Regarded As Mental Illness Are Cultural Constructions, Normal Reactions To Stressful Social Circumstances, Or Simply Forms Of Deviant Behavior.'Thoughtprovoking And Important. . .Drawing On And Consolidating The Ideas Of A Range Of Authors, Horwitz Challenges The Existing Use Of The Term Mental Illness And The Psychiatric Ideas And Practices On Which This Usage Is Based. . . . Horwitz Enters This Controversial Territory With Confidence, Conviction, And Clarity.'Joan Busfield, American Journal Of Sociology'Horwitz Properly Identifies The Financial Incentives That Urge Therapists And Drug Companies To Proliferate Psychiatric Diagnostic Categories. He Correctly Identifies The Stranglehold That Psychiatric Diagnosis Has On Research Funding In Mental Health. Above All, He Provides A Sorely Needed Counterpoint To The Most Strident Advocates Of Diseasemodel Psychiatry.'Mark Sullivan, Journal Of The American Medical Association'Horwitz Makes At Least Two Major Contributions To Our Understanding Of Mental Disorders. First, He Eloquently Draws On Evidence From The Biological And Social Sciences To Create A Balanced, Integrative Approach To The Study Of Mental Disorders. Second, In Accomplishing The First Contribution, He Provides A Fascinating History Of The Study And Treatment Of Mental Disorders. . . From Early Asylum Work To The Rise Of Modern Biological Psychiatry.'Debra Umberson, Quarterly Review Of Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Creating Mental Illness'? A: The book argues that many conditions considered mental illnesses are cultural constructions or normal reactions to stress, rather than diseases.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Creating Mental Illness'? A: The author is Allan V. Horwitz, who presents a critical perspective on the concept of mental illness.
- Q: What type of condition does the book discuss? A: The book discusses various psychological conditions, emphasizing that most are not diseases but rather responses to social circumstances.
- Q: How does Horwitz challenge traditional views on mental illness? A: Horwitz challenges traditional views by highlighting the influence of financial incentives in psychiatry and questioning the validity of psychiatric diagnoses.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: The book is a used paperback in good condition, featuring 315 pages of thought-provoking content on mental health.
- Q: When was 'Creating Mental Illness' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2003.
- Q: What is the book's category? A: The category of the book is 'Anxiety', focusing on mental health and psychiatric concepts.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context on mental disorders? A: Yes, it includes a fascinating history of the study and treatment of mental disorders from early asylum work to modern psychiatry.
- Q: Is 'Creating Mental Illness' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it draws on evidence from biological and social sciences.
- Q: What is the condition of the book available for purchase? A: The item condition is listed as 'New', ensuring a quality reading experience.