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Shrinks
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The Inspiration For The Pbs Series Mysterious Of Mental Illness, Shrinks Brilliantly Tells The Astonishing Story Of Psychiatry'S Origins, Demise, And Redemption (Siddhartha Mukherjee).Psychiatry Has Come A Long Way Since The Days Of Chaining Lunatics In Cold Cells And Parading Them As Freakish Marvels Before A Gaping Public.But, As Jeffrey Lieberman, Md, The Former President Of The American Psychiatric Association, Reveals In His Extraordinary And Eyeopening Book, The Path To Legitimacy For The Black Sheep Of Medicine Has Been Anything But Smooth.In Shrinks, Dr. Lieberman Traces The Field From Its Birth As A Mystic Pseudoscience Through Its Adolescence As A Cult Of Shrinks To Its Late Blooming Maturity Beginning After World War Ii As A Sciencedriven Profession That Saves Lives. With Fascinating Case Studies And Portraits Of The Luminaries Of The Field From Sigmund Freud To Eric Kandel Shrinks Is A Gripping And Illuminating Read, And An Urgent Calltoarms To Dispel The Stigma Of Mental Illnesses By Treating Them As Diseases Rather Than Unfortunate States Of Mind.A Lucid Popular History...At Once Skeptical And Triumphalist. It Shows Just How Far Psychiatry Has Come. Julia M. Klein, Boston Globe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Shrinks'? A: 'Shrinks' explores the history and evolution of psychiatry, detailing its origins, challenges, and advancements as a medical field.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Shrinks'? A: The author of 'Shrinks' is Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman, a prominent psychiatrist and former president of the American Psychiatric Association.
- Q: How many pages does 'Shrinks' have? A: 'Shrinks' contains a total of 352 pages, providing an in-depth look into the history of psychiatry.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Shrinks' have? A: 'Shrinks' is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient and accessible choice for readers.
- Q: When was 'Shrinks' published? A: 'Shrinks' was published on January 5, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Shrinks' suitable for readers without a medical background? A: Yes, 'Shrinks' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for general readers interested in the history of psychiatry.
- Q: Does 'Shrinks' include case studies or real-life examples? A: Yes, 'Shrinks' features fascinating case studies and portraits of influential figures in the field of psychiatry.
- Q: What themes are addressed in 'Shrinks'? A: 'Shrinks' addresses themes such as the stigma surrounding mental illness, the evolution of psychiatric practices, and the importance of viewing mental disorders as legitimate medical conditions.
- Q: Is 'Shrinks' part of a series or standalone? A: 'Shrinks' is a standalone book, although it has inspired discussions and media representations, including a PBS series.
- Q: What is the intended impact of 'Shrinks' on public perception of mental illness? A: 'Shrinks' aims to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages readers to treat mental health issues as diseases that can be treated effectively.