Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness

An A-to-Z Guide

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Services, Reference & Language, Reference, Encyclopedias
Cover of the book Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness by , SAGE Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781483388991
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: December 20, 2013
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781483388991
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: December 20, 2013
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc
Language: English

Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A to Z Guide looks at recent reports that suggest an astonishing rise in mental illness and considers such questions as: Are there truly more mentally ill people now or are there just more people being diagnosed and treated? What are the roles of economics and the pharmacological industry in this controversy? At the core of what is going on with mental illness in America and around the world, the editors suggest, is cultural sociology: How differing cultures treat mental illness and, in turn, how mental health patients are affected by the culture.

In this illuminating multidisciplinary reference, expert scholars explore the culture of mental illness from the non-clinical perspectives of sociology, history, psychology, epidemiology, economics, public health policy, and finally, the mental health patients themselves. Key themes includeCultural Comparisons of Mental Health Disorders; Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness Around the World; Economics; Epidemiology; Mental Health Practitioners; Non-Drug Treatments; Patient, the Psychiatry, and Psychology; Psychiatry and Space; Psychopharmacology; Public Policy; Social History; and Sociology.

Key Features

  • This two-volume A-Z work, available in both print and electronic formats, includes close to 400 articles by renowned experts in their respective fields.
  • An Introduction, a thematic Reader’s Guide, a Glossary, and a Resource Guide to Key Books, Journals, and Associations and their web sites enhance this invaluable reference.
  • A chronology places the cultural sociology of mental illness in historical context.
  • 150 photos bring concepts to life.

The range and scope of this Encyclopedia is vivid testimony to the intellectual vitality of the field and will make a useful contribution to the next generation of sociological research on the cultural sociology of mental illness.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A to Z Guide looks at recent reports that suggest an astonishing rise in mental illness and considers such questions as: Are there truly more mentally ill people now or are there just more people being diagnosed and treated? What are the roles of economics and the pharmacological industry in this controversy? At the core of what is going on with mental illness in America and around the world, the editors suggest, is cultural sociology: How differing cultures treat mental illness and, in turn, how mental health patients are affected by the culture.

In this illuminating multidisciplinary reference, expert scholars explore the culture of mental illness from the non-clinical perspectives of sociology, history, psychology, epidemiology, economics, public health policy, and finally, the mental health patients themselves. Key themes includeCultural Comparisons of Mental Health Disorders; Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness Around the World; Economics; Epidemiology; Mental Health Practitioners; Non-Drug Treatments; Patient, the Psychiatry, and Psychology; Psychiatry and Space; Psychopharmacology; Public Policy; Social History; and Sociology.

Key Features

The range and scope of this Encyclopedia is vivid testimony to the intellectual vitality of the field and will make a useful contribution to the next generation of sociological research on the cultural sociology of mental illness.

More books from SAGE Publications

Cover of the book The Essentials of Nursing and Healthcare Research by
Cover of the book Social Selves by
Cover of the book Academic Writing and Grammar for Students by
Cover of the book RSS, School Texts and the Murder of Mahatma Gandhi by
Cover of the book Managing Effective Learning and Teaching by
Cover of the book What Successful Science Teachers Do by
Cover of the book The Mindful School Leader by
Cover of the book Implementing Change Through Learning by
Cover of the book The Libertarian Illusion by
Cover of the book Virtual Ethnography by
Cover of the book Cross-curricular Approaches to Teaching and Learning by
Cover of the book Helping Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Learn by
Cover of the book The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism by
Cover of the book Introducing Public Relations by
Cover of the book Civility against Caste by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy