The Sociology of Mental Illness

Name: The Sociology of Mental Illness
Brand: Oxford University Press
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

By McLeod, Jane D.

0 - Default Title

Description

The Sociology of Mental Illness is a comprehensive collection of readings designed to help students develop a nuanced and sophisticated appreciation of the most important, heated-and fascinating-controversies in the field. Drawing primarily from sociological sources, the text features both classical and contemporary selections that cover the full range of sociological topics, perspectives, and debates, including the social construction of mental illness, the social origins of mental illness, and contemporary mental health treatment. This rich, varied assortment gives students a "roadmap" to the evolution and development of sociological research over time and insight into key controversies in the field. Selections include such classical readings as Scheff's original statement of labeling theory, contemporary reports on the prevalence of mental illness in countries around the world, and recent analyses of the changing treatment system. The readings are organized progressively in order to help students recognize the dynamic character of mental health research and the important role that controversies play in advancements in the field; this organization also gives students the tools they need toformulate their own views and opinions on crucial matters. A versatile, engaging text, The Sociology of Mental Illness is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of mental illness.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 882
Release Date:: 2009-04-08
Publication Date:: 2009-04-01
Publisher:: Oxford University Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0195381718
ISBN13:: 9780195381719
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 1311 g
Height:: 156 cm
Width:: 234 cm
Thickness:: 47 cm

Buy on Amazon

Currently sold out