Creating Mental Illness by Allan V. Horwitz (English) Paperback Book

Description: Creating Mental Illness by Allan V. Horwitz In this critique of modern psychiatry, Allan V. Horwitz examines conceptions of mental illness as a disease. Presenting case studies in maladies, he examines the major causes and treatments of mental illness, paying special attention to the use of pharmaceuticals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this surprising book, Allan V. Horwitz argues that our current conceptions of mental illness as a disease fit only a small number of serious psychological conditions and that most conditions currently regarded as mental illness are cultural constructions, normal reactions to stressful social circumstances, or simply forms of deviant behavior. "Thought-provoking and important. . .Drawing on and consolidating the ideas of a range of authors, Horwitz challenges the existing use of the term mental illness and the psychiatric ideas and practices on which this usage is based. . . . Horwitz enters this controversial territory with confidence, conviction, and clarity."—Joan Busfield, American Journal of Sociology "Horwitz properly identifies the financial incentives that urge therapists and drug companies to proliferate psychiatric diagnostic categories. He correctly identifies the stranglehold that psychiatric diagnosis has on research funding in mental health. Above all, he provides a sorely needed counterpoint to the most strident advocates of disease-model psychiatry."—Mark Sullivan, Journal of the American Medical Association"Horwitz makes at least two major contributions to our understanding of mental disorders. First, he eloquently draws on evidence from the biological and social sciences to create a balanced, integrative approach to the study of mental disorders. Second, in accomplishing the first contribution, he provides a fascinating history of the study and treatment of mental disorders. . . from early asylum work to the rise of modern biological psychiatry."—Debra Umberson, Quarterly Review of Biology Flap In this timely and provocative critique of modern psychiatry, Allan V. Horwitz examines current conceptions of mental illness as a disease. He argues that this notion fits only a small number of serious psychological conditions, and that most conditions currently regarded as mental illness are cultural constructions, normal reactions to stressful social circumstances, or simply forms of deviant behavior. According to Horwitz, the formulation of mental illness as disease benefits various interest groups, including mental health researchers and clinicians, prescriptive drug manufacturers, and mental health advocacy groups, all of whom promote disease-based models. Presenting case studies in maladies such as hysteria, multiple personality disorder, and depression, he examines the major causes and treatments of mental illness, paying special attention to the use of pharmaceuticals. While biologically based causes and treatments fit some of the entities formulated, Horwitz finds that more often than not, social responses offer far more suitable remedies. Author Biography Allan V. Horwitz is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research at Rutgers University. Table of Contents Preface Introduction--The Proliferation of Mental Illnesses 1. A Concept of Mental Disorder 2. The Expansion of Mental Disorder in Dynamic Psychiatry 3. The Emergence of Diagnostic Psychiatry 4. The Extension of Mental Illnesses into the Community 5. The Structuring of Mental Disorders 6. The Biological Foundations of Diagnostic Psychiatry 7. Social Causes of Distress 8. Diagnostic Psychiatry and Therapy Conclusion Mental Illnesses as Social Constructions Notes References Index Details ISBN0226353826 Short Title CREATING MENTAL ILLNESS 2001 2 Pages 315 Edition Description 2001, 2003 Series Culture Trails Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0226353826 ISBN-13 9780226353821 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations 2 line drawings DOI 10.1604/9780226353821 UK Release Date 2003-09-01 AU Release Date 2003-09-01 NZ Release Date 2003-09-01 US Release Date 2003-09-01 Author Allan V. Horwitz Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2003-09-01 DEWEY 616.89001 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6902060;

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