Psychiatry in Britain: Meaning and Policy

ISBN-13: 9781138317284 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 336 str.

Shulamit Ramon

Opis

Originally published in 1985, this book focuses on British psychiatric policies, particularly in the 1920s, and 1950s when the main legislation concerning mental illness was passed. It approaches policy primarily as the outcome of the relationship between politicians’ attitudes and those of professional groups in a specific social context.

Spis treści

Preface.  Acknowledgements.  List of Abbreviations.  1. Introduction  2. Mental Distress in the Social Context of the 20s  3. Professionals’ Theories and Value Preferences in the 20s  4. Politicians’ Concerns and Attitudes in the 20s  5. Mental Distress in the Social Context of the 50s  6. Professionals’ Theories and Value Preferences in the 50s  7. Politicians’ Concerns and Attitudes in the 50s  8. Implications of this Study.  Appendix.  Index.

O autorze

Professor Shula Ramon is a social worker and clinical psychologist by her professional background. She has researched and published extensively on key themes in mental health and social work, in the UH and internationally.