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Disalienation: Politics, Philosophy, And Radical Psychiatry In Postwar France (Chicago Studies In Practices Of Meaning)
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From 1940 To 1945, Forty Thousand Patients Died In French Psychiatric Hospitals. The Vichy Regimes Soft Extermination Let Patients Die Of Cold, Starvation, Or Lack Of Care. But In Saintalbansurlimagnole, A Small Village In Central France, One Psychiatric Hospital Attempted To Resist. Hoarding Food With The Help Of The Local Population, The Staff Not Only Worked To Keep Patients Alive But Began To Rethink The Practical And Theoretical Bases Of Psychiatric Care. The Movement That Began At Saintalban Came To Be Known As Institutional Psychotherapy And Would Go On To Have A Profound Influence On Postwar French Thought.In Disalienation, Camille Robcis Grapples With The Historical, Intellectual, And Psychiatric Meaning Of The Ethics Articulated At Saintalban By Exploring The Movements Key Thinkers, Including Franois Tosquelles, Frantz Fanon, Flix Guattari, And Michel Foucault. Anchored In The History Of One Hospital, Robcis'S Study Draws On A Wide Geographic Contextrevolutionary Spain, Occupied France, Colonial Algeria, And Beyondand Charts The Movement'S Place Within A Broad Politicaleconomic Landscape, From Fascism To Stalinism To Postwar Capitalism.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred thirty-two pages. It provides an in-depth exploration of psychiatric care in postwar France.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures six inches in length, one point one inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Camille Robcis. She examines the historical and intellectual significance of psychiatric practices.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the history genre. It focuses on psychiatric care and its philosophical implications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It offers critical insights into institutional psychotherapy and its impact.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of psychiatric ethics, institutional care, and the influence of political ideologies.
- Q: Can I read this book if I'm new to the subject? A: Yes, beginners can read this book. It provides context and background for understanding psychiatric practices.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This book is aimed at scholars, students, and anyone interested in history or psychiatric care.
- Q: How should I care for this paperback book? A: Keep this book in a dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. This will help preserve its condition.
- Q: Can this book be read by young adults? A: Yes, young adults can read this book. It presents complex ideas in an accessible manner.
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- Q: Is this book available in other formats? A: Currently, this book is only available in paperback format. There are no electronic versions listed.
- Q: How can I enhance my understanding of the book's themes? A: To enhance your understanding, consider reading supplementary materials on institutional psychotherapy and its history.
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