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Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

PILGRIM &

The revised edition of this best-selling book provides a clear overview of the major aspects of the sociology of mental health and illness. As well as drawing upon a range of social theories and methods to illustrate its points, it provides the reader with information which is organized along dimensions of class, gender, race and age.
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A critical introduction to literature on mental health and illness of relevance and interest to undergraduate sociologists. The sociological analysis offered of this material should also be of particular relevance to mental health professionals from a wide variety of disciplines. Questions of race, age and gender are addressed, along with explorations of work on psychiatric treatment, the mental health professions, the organization of mental health work, legalism and service users. The book begins with an examination of the competing perspectives about mental health and illness, which have contributed to multiple understandings and terminologies, both inside and outside of sociology. A recognition of these diverse perspectives informs the way in which subsequent chapter topics are explored.

Product Description

Title - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

Edition -

Author - PILGRIM &

ISBN 13 - 9780335190133

Imprint - Open University Press

Publisher - Open University Press

Date Published - 16/09/1993

Prize -

No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - x x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English