Mental Illness
Joan Busfield
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Mental Illness
Published
2011
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
226
ISBN-13
9780745649061
Description
"Mental illness is a highly controversial and contested field, informed by the ideas and research of academics and practitioners working in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacology, sociology, genetics and the neurosciences. This book brings clarity to a complex field, exploring core issues ranging from debates about the way the concept has been developed and expanded over time to controversies over the causes of mental illness. The author evaluates critiques of the concept of mental illness and of the way its expanding boundaries now define a far wider range of mental states, experiences and activities as pathological. Arguing that these boundaries need to be restricted, the author contends that many of the phenomena identified as mental illness are normal reactions to life's difficulties and that, while individuals may need support, it is not appropriate or helpful for such phenomena to be treated as indicative of mental disorder. Other important topics covered include the way mental illness is measured, its distribution across populations and over time, and the different types of care provided for those with identified mental illness. Mental Illness will prove invaluable for intending practitioners in medicine, psychiatry, mental health nursing, social work, and clinical and health psychology, as well as for students in psychology, sociology and the health sciences."--Pub. desc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mental Illness?
This edition of Mental Illness has approximately 226 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mental Illness?
For most readers, Mental Illness typically takes between 4h 43m and 3h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mental Illness?
The estimated word count for Mental Illness is approximately 56,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mental Illness?
Mental Illness was written by Joan Busfield.
When was Mental Illness published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.