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The Selling of DSM: The Rhetoric of Science in Psychiatry,Used
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When it was first published in 1980, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Editionuniversally known as DSMIIIembodied a radical new method for identifying psychiatric illness. Kirk and Kutchins challenge the general understanding about the research data and the process that led to the peer acceptance of DSMIII. Their original and controversial reconstruction of that moment concentrates on how a small group of researchers interpreted their findings about a specific problempsychiatric reliabilityto promote their beliefs about mental illness and to challenge the thendominant Freudian paradigm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Selling of DSM' about? A: 'The Selling of DSM' examines the development and acceptance of the DSM-III, focusing on how a small group of researchers influenced the understanding of psychiatric illness and challenged the Freudian paradigm.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Selling of DSM' is Stuart A. Kirk.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Selling of DSM' contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 30, 1992.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Selling of DSM' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of this book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What category does this book fall into? A: 'The Selling of DSM' is categorized under Psychology & Counseling.
- Q: Is there any specific feature or material mentioned for this book? A: There are no specific features or material details provided for 'The Selling of DSM'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The main themes include the rhetoric of science in psychiatry and the historical context of psychiatric diagnosis.