A Sociology of Mental Illness 2th edition
ISBN:0131114786
ISBN13:9780131114784
Publisher:Pearson
Authors:Mark Tausig, Janet Michello, Sree Subedi
A Sociology of Mental Illness Description
A Sociology of Mental Illness 2 Edition Summarizing mental health research conducted by sociologists over the last 30 years, A Sociology of Mental Illness provides a consistent narrative that emphasizes how social statuses and social roles affect mental health. The mental health treatment system and the public's reaction to mental illness are also comprehensively discussed. Topics include social causes and consequences of mental illness; social statuses, such as gender, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, age, and community; deviant behavior; and the challenges of community mental health. For those in the fields of sociology, psychology, nursing, and social workers.