The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct by Thoma

The Nile on eBay   The Myth of Mental Illness by Thomas S. Szasz

By diagnosing behaviour problems as 'mental illness', this book argues that psychiatry absolves the individual of responsibility for his actions, placing blame instead on the illness. It also argues that Freudian psychology is a dangerous pseudo-science, and critiques the overreach of psychology into the various aspects of modern life.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

"The landmark book that argued that psychiatry consistently expands its definition of mental illness to impose its authority over moral and cultural conflict."  — New York TimesThe 50th anniversary edition of the most influential critique of psychiatry every written, with a new preface on the age of Prozac and Ritalin and the rise of designer drugs, plus two bonus essays.Thomas Szasz's classic book revolutionized thinking about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. By diagnosing unwanted behavior as mental illness, psychiatrists, Szasz argues, absolve individuals of responsibility for their actions and instead blame their alleged illness. He also critiques Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience and warns against the dangerous overreach of psychiatry into all aspects of modern life.

Back Cover

50th Anniversary Edition With a New Preface and Two Bonus Essays The most influential critique of psychiatry ever written, Thomas Szasz's classic book revolutionized thinking about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. By diagnosing unwanted behavior as mental illness, psychiatrists, Szasz argues, absolve individuals of responsibility for their actions and instead blame their alleged illness. He also critiques Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience and warns against the dangerous overreach of psychiatry into all aspects of modern life.

Author Biography

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Thomas Szasz is professor emeritus of psychiatry at the State University of New York in Syracuse, where he has taught since 1956. He earned his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati and received psychoanalytic training at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. In addition to THE MYTH OF MENTAL ILLNESS, his best-known work, Dr. Szasz is the author of 30 scholarly books and numerous academic articles.

Review

"The landmark book that argued that psychiatry consistently expands its definition of mental illness to impose its authority over moral and cultural conflict." — New York Times"Enormously courageous and highly infomative, and it makes fascinating reading . . . bold and often brilliant." — Science"Controversial and influential . . . an iconoclastic work." — Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times Book Review"Szasz's radical views on mental illness and drug addiction have been presented with great consistency and courage . . . I predict that Dr. Szasz's work and thought will once again come to the fore: he takes the long view." — Will Self, The Times (London)"A classic." — Salon.com"A damning critique of mental illness . . . a classic work." — Toronto Star"Quite probably, Szasz has done more than any other man to alert the American public to the potential dangers of an excessively psychiatrized society." — Atlantic Monthly

Review Quote

"The landmark book that argued that psychiatry consistently expands its definition of mental illness to impose its authority over moral and cultural conflict." -- New York Times "Enormously courageous and highly infomative, and it makes fascinating reading . . . bold and often brilliant." -- Science "Controversial and influential . . . an iconoclastic work." -- Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times Book Review "Szasz's radical views on mental illness and drug addiction have been presented with great consistency and courage . . . I predict that Dr. Szasz's work and thought will once again come to the fore: he takes the long view." -- Will Self, The Times (London) "A classic." -- Salon.com "A damning critique of mental illness . . . a classic work." -- Toronto Star "Quite probably, Szasz has done more than any other man to alert the American public to the potential dangers of an excessively psychiatrized society." -- Atlantic Monthly

Details ISBN0061771228 Author Thomas S. Szasz Language English ISBN-10 0061771228 ISBN-13 9780061771224 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.89001 Short Title MYTH OF MENTAL IL-50TH ANNIV/E Edition Description Anniversary, Up Edition 50th Residence NY, US Place of Publication New York Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint HarperPerennial Subtitle Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct Publication Date 2010-03-01 UK Release Date 2010-03-01 US Release Date 2010-03-01 Illustrator Wayne McLoughlin Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications PhD Pages 368 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062104748 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-19 NZ Release Date 2010-05-13 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:159596960;