The Myth of Autism
Medicalising Men's and Boys' Social and Emotional Competence
Published on 27. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-230-54526-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.
Reviews / Votes
'...this is a damning expose of what is now the industry of autism and is an enormously brave book for the three authors to have written...Its huge value is that it helps open up possibilities, instead of closing them down.' - Human GivensMore details
Edition
2010
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
429 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-54526-7 (9780230545267)
DOI
10.1057/9781137057730
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
SAMI TIMIMI is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for NHS, Lincolnshire, UK. He is also author of Naughty Boys: Anti-social Behaviour, and ADHD and the Role of Culture (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005).
NEIL GARDNER works as a server-side developer for a major broadcasting company and takes an active interest in environmental and political issues.
BRIAN McCABE has worked through a range of jobs and now supports disabled people in education and hopes to complete a PhD.
NEIL GARDNER works as a server-side developer for a major broadcasting company and takes an active interest in environmental and political issues.
BRIAN McCABE has worked through a range of jobs and now supports disabled people in education and hopes to complete a PhD.
Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION.- Introduction.- The Missing Voices: Our Case Histories.- PART TWO: AUTISM THE HISTORIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT.- The History of Autism.- Cult of Child Development.- PART THREE: AUTISM THE SCIENCE.- Biological Evidence.- Classification.- The Problem of Heterogeneity.- Treatment.- PART FOUR: AUTISM POLITICS AND SOCIETY.- Gender.- Culture and Socialization.- The New Eugenics.