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Explaining Mental Illness: Sociological Perspectives

Explaining Mental Illness: Sociological Perspectives

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Medical ReferencePublic HealthGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1529215048
ISBN13: 9781529215045
Publisher: Bristol Univ Pr
Published: Jul 26 2022
Pages: 198
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

How can sociology explain the emergence of mental disorders in societies or individuals?

This authoritative book makes a case for the renewal of the sociology of mental illness, proposing a reorganisation of this field around four areas: social stratification, stress, labelling and culture. Drawing on case studies from a range of global contexts, the book argues that current research focuses on identifying 'social factors', leaving the question of causality to psychiatry, while significant critical perspectives remain untapped.

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