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- Since he published The Myth of Mental Illness in 1961, radical psychiatrist and social critic Thomas Szasz has been the scourge of the psychiatric establishment, eloquently arguing against commitment of the mentally ill, the war on drugs, the insanity defense in criminal trials, Ritalin, homophobia, and other conventional dogmas.
- Author(s): Jeffrey A Schaler
- 352 Pages
- Psychology, Psychotherapy
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Since he published The Myth of Mental Illness in 1961, radical psychiatrist and social critic Thomas Szasz has been the scourge of the psychiatric establishment, eloquently arguing against commitment of the mentally ill, the war on drugs, the insanity defense in criminal trials, Ritalin, homophobia, and other conventional dogmas. In Szasz Under Fire, experts who disagree with him explain their reasons, followed by Szasz's replies. Topics include the nature of mental illness, the right to suicide, drug use and abuse. An autobiography and bibliography of Szasz's works is also presented.Book Synopsis
Since he published The Myth of Mental Illness in 1961, radical psychiatrist and social critic Thomas Szasz has been the scourge of the psychiatric establishment, eloquently arguing against commitment of the mentally ill, the war on drugs, the insanity defense in criminal trials, Ritalin, homophobia, and other conventional dogmas. In Szasz Under Fire, experts who disagree with him explain their reasons, followed by Szasz's replies. Topics include the nature of mental illness, the right to suicide, drug use and abuse. An autobiography and bibliography of Szasz's works is also presented.Dimensions (Overall): 9.04 Inches (H) x 6.04 Inches (W) x .98 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.42 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Psychotherapy
Publisher: Open Court
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Jeffrey A Schaler
Language: English
Street Date: August 23, 2004
TCIN: 94257824
UPC: 9780812695687
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-2486
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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