Aliens and Alienists

Ethnic Minorities and Psychiatry

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

In this classic text the authors examine the links between racism, psychological ill health and inadequate treatment of ethnic minorities. Through a series of case studies they discuss:* the psychological legacy of colonialism and slavery* the racist bias in psychiatric and psychological theory* diagnostic bias* the role of religion in mental health or illness* the value of anthropological and pschoanalytic insights.The concluding chapter in this edition reviews the development of 'transcultural psychiatry' and summarises changes in administration of the Mental Health Act.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-04-10
Mått:138 x 216 x 28 mm
Vikt:660 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:368
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415157254

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Mer om författaren

Roland Littlewood is Professor of Anthropology and Psychiatry at University College London. Maurice Lipsedge is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer at Guy’s Hospital, London.

Recensioner i media

Comments from previous edition:'An important exploration of the cross-cultural currents, misunderstandings and plain prejudices that riddle psychiatry and this society as well.' - New Statesman'Beautifully written, contextually rich and eloquent.' - Journal of Operational Psychiatry'Essential reading.' - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine'Essential reading for all mental health workers.' - New Forum'Essential reading for psychiatric nurses.' - Nursing Mirror'Sensitively written and easy to read.' - The Lancet'Mandatory reading ...for everyone working in the health and social services.' - Anthony Clare, New Society

Innehållsförteckning

1 Ethnic minorities and the psychiatrist 2 Medicine and racism 3 The question of black depression 4 Mental illness among immigrants to Britain 5 A digression on diagnosis 6 The price of adaptation 7 Sick societies 8 A prelude to insanity? 9 Normal and abnormal 10 The illness as a communication 11 Some conclusions 12 The development of ‘transcultural psychiatry’ in Britain 1982–96