Models of Madness: Psychological, Social and Biological Approaches to Psychosis

by John Read

Book Overview

Are hallucinations and delusions really symptoms of an illness called 'schizophrenia'? Are mental health problems really caused by chemical imbalances and genetic predispositions? Are psychiatric drugs as effective and safe as the drug companies claim? Is madness preventable?

This second edition of Models of Madness challenges those who hold to simplistic, pessimistic and often damaging theories and treatments of madness. In particular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415579538
• ISBN13: 9780415579537
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"