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Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill, (Paperback)
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Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, the meaning of insanity, and what we value most about the human mind.
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What Stands Out
Critical Examination
Provides an in-depth analysis of psychiatric practices and exposes the failures of the mental health system, urging readers to reconsider accepted medical beliefs.
Advocacy for Change
Highlights the ongoing mistreatment of mentally ill individuals and advocates for reform, making it a compelling read for both professionals and advocates.
Research-Backed Insights
Combines rigorous research with personal narratives, offering a unique perspective on mental illness that challenges prevailing paradigms in psychiatry.
Product Details
- Updated edition of the classic history of schizophrenia in America
- Raises important questions about our obligations to the mentally ill
- Reveals how drug companies skewed studies to prove new antipsychotic drugs were more effective
- Written by medical journalist Robert Whitaker
- ISBN: 9781541618060, Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2019-09-10
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Publication date | September, 2019 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Reading level | Tertiary & Higher Education |
| Subgenre | History |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | Revised Edition |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 8.1 in (20.6 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.75 lb (340 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Psychology |
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Mental Health Advocates
Those fighting for better mental health practices will benefit from understanding systemic issues covered in this book.
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Students in Psychology
Psychology students can gain insight into the history and ethics of mental health treatment methodologies discussed in detail.
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General Readers
Readers interested in social justice and healthcare will find the arguments for reform enlightening and thought-provoking.
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Professionals in Psychiatry
Practicing psychiatrists might find the perspectives critical and counterproductive to contemporary mental health practices.
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Answer: It includes a new introduction and prologue that discuss the latest medical treatments and trends.
Robert Whitaker All Books Editorial Review
Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill is a compelling non-fiction paperback that delves into the political and social issues surrounding mental health treatment. This revised edition, published by Basic Books, spans 384 pages and offers insights into the historical context of mental illness. The book is aimed at tertiary and higher education readers, making it an essential read for those interested in psychology and social sciences. The combination of thorough research and critical analysis makes it a valuable resource, engaging readers with its thought-provoking content on the mistreatment of the mentally ill.
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- Updated edition of a classic history of schizophrenia in America.
- Gives voice to generations of patients affected by ineffective treatments.
- Argues modern treatments are merely old methods repackaged.
- Discusses the disparity in care between the U.S. and poorer countries.
- Reveals drug companies' misleading practices in clinical studies.
- Offers a compassionate view on the struggles of those with mental illness.
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