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OverviewForensic psychiatry is the discipline which distinguishes the mad from the bad, but are its values inherently racist? Why are individuals from non-Western backgrounds over-represented statistically in those diagnosed with schizophrenia and other serious illnesses? The authors argue that the values on which psychiatry is based are firmly rooted in ethnocentric Western culture, with profound implications for individual diagnosis and systems of care. Through detailed exploration of the history of psychiatry, current clinical issues and present public policy, this book traces the growth of a system in which non-conformity to the prevailing cultural norms risks alienation and diagnosis of mental disorder. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fernando SumanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Group Imprint: Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9781280155727ISBN 10: 1280155728 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 01 January 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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