Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-211) and index. Pt. I.Introduction.1.Biological Psychiatry and Labeling Theory.2.Individual and Social Systems in Deviance --Pt. II.Theory.3.Social Control as a System.4.Residual Deviance.5.The Social Institution of Insanity --Pt. III.The Power of the Psychiatrist.6.Decisions in Medicine.7.Negotiating Reality: Notes on Power in the Assessment of Responsibility --Pt. IV.The Emotional/Relational World.8.A Psychiatric Interview: Alienation between Patient and Psychiatrist.9.Labeling in the Family: Hidden Shame and Anger --Pt. V.Summary and Review.10.Conclusion.App.Impact of the 1966 Edition on Legislative Change.

Classification

• LCC: RC455
• Dewey Decimal: 362.2

Book Details

• Language: eng
• Physical Description: xiv, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
• Edition Info: (cl. : alk. paper)

Subjects

• Mental illness -- Etiology -- Social aspects
• Mental illness
• Social role

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