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The Concepts Of Psychiatry: A Pluralistic Approach To The Mind And Mental Illness,New
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Because Most Psychiatric Illnesses Are Complex Phenomena, No Single Method Or Approach Is Sufficient To Explain Them Or The Experiences Of Persons Who Suffer From Them. In The Concepts Of Psychiatry S. Nassir Ghaemi, M.D. Argues That The Discipline Of Psychiatry Can Therefore Be Understood Best From A Pluralistic Perspective. Grounding His Approach In The Works Of Paul Mchugh, Phillip Slavney, Leston Havens, And Others, Ghaemi Incorporates A More Explicitly Philosophical Discussion Of The Strengths Of A Pluralistic Model And The Weaknesses Of Other Approaches, Such As Biological Or Psychoanalytic Theories, The Biopsychosocial Model, Or Eclecticism.Ghaemi'S Methodology Is Twofold: On The One Hand, He Applies Philosophical Ideas, Such As Utilitarian Versus Dutybased Ethical Models, To Psychiatric Practice. On The Other Hand, He Subjects Clinical Psychiatric Phenomena, Such As Psychosis Or The Kraepelin Nosology, To A Conceptual Analysis That Is Philosophically Informed. This Book Will Be Of Interest To Professionals And Students In Psychiatry, As Well As Psychologists, Social Workers, Philosophers, And General Readers Who Are Interested In Understanding The Field Of Psychiatry And Its Practices At A Conceptual Level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Concepts of Psychiatry'? A: The main theme of 'The Concepts of Psychiatry' is the argument for a pluralistic approach to understanding psychiatric illnesses, emphasizing that no single method can fully explain complex mental health phenomena.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Concepts of Psychiatry' is S. Nassir Ghaemi, M.D., a well-regarded figure in the field of psychiatry.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 29, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Concepts of Psychiatry'? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for professionals and students in psychiatry, psychologists, social workers, philosophers, and general readers interested in the conceptual aspects of psychiatry.
- Q: Does the book discuss any specific psychiatric phenomena? A: Yes, the book discusses clinical psychiatric phenomena such as psychosis and the Kraepelin nosology within a philosophical framework.
- Q: What philosophical ideas does Ghaemi apply to psychiatric practice? A: Ghaemi applies philosophical ideas such as utilitarian and duty-based ethical models to psychiatric practice, enhancing the understanding of mental health.
- Q: Is there any specific approach the book critiques? A: The book critiques other approaches, including biological theories, psychoanalytic theories, the biopsychosocial model, and eclecticism, advocating for a more pluralistic model.