The Social Nature of Mental Illness by .. Leonard Bowers Paperback Book

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Len Bowers offers a critique of the theories of mental illness as a social construct. He examines the rationality of these theories, what they might mean, and in which cases they are to be accepted or rejected.

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Psychiatrists assert that mental illness is a physiological brain disorder. The anti-psychiatry movement refutes this on grounds of lack of evidence claiming that mental illness is socially defined. Len Bowers offers a rational, objective and philosophical critique of the theories of mental illness as a social construct and concludes that, though sometimes misguided, they cannot be wholly rejected. This critical scrutiny of a controversial and keenly-debated issue should be of interest to psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, sociologists and professionals in paramedical disciplines.

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Psychiatrists assert that mental illness is a physiological brain disorder. The anti-psychiatry movement refutes this on grounds of lack of evidence claiming that mental illness is socially defined. Len Bowers offers a rational, objective and philosophical critique of the theories of mental illness as a social construct and concludes that, though sometimes misguided, they cannot be wholly rejected. This critical scrutiny of a controversial and keenly-debated issue will be of interest to psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, sociologists and professionals in paramedical disciplines.

Author Biography

Len Bowers is Professor of Psychiatric Nursing at St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University, London.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Deviance 3. Rules 4. Culture 5. Diagnosis 6. History 7. Politics *. Illness 9. Physiology 10. Social Construct Bibliography Name Index Subject Index

Review

'This book is the most comprehensive treatment of the social constructionist approach to mental illness available.' - William W. Eaton'The particular strength of this book is its ability to present both sides of this contemporary debate with clarity and precision ... it will therefore prove a valuable resource for those involved in mental health care and anyone wanting to consider the wider application of soical construct theory to particular contexts.' - Contact

Details ISBN0415227771 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2000 ISBN-10 0415227771 ISBN-13 9780415227773 Format Paperback Publication Date 2000-01-27 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 616.89001 Illustrations Ill. Edition 1st Media Book Short Title SOCIAL NATURE OF MENTAL ILLNES Edition Description Revised Pages 232 DOI 10.1604/9780415227773 UK Release Date 2000-01-27 AU Release Date 2000-01-27 NZ Release Date 2000-01-27 Author .. Leonard Bowers Alternative 9780415170024 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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