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.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
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
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Postgraduate and Professional
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-415-15724-7 (9780415157247)
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