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Routledge Madness: Ideas About Insanity - Psychology Book

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Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex nature of mental health with Madness: Ideas About Insanity by Routledge. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the many uncertainties and contradictions surrounding the concept of madness. Whether you are reading for personal interest or as part of a formal academic course, this text provides a deep look into how mental states are perceived and defined. Author Peter Morrall uses real-life case studies to bring the subject to life. By focusing on actual people, the book humanizes the academic study of psychology and sociology. Morrall examines how madness has been understood, or perhaps misunderstood, throughout history. By comparing people from the past with those in the present who have been perceived as mad or who identify themselves as such, the book clarifies core ideas about the human mind and social perception. This is an essential resource for students and curious readers looking to understand the evolution of mental health perspectives.

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Provides a clear introduction to the uncertainties and inconsistencies regarding the concept of madness.

Uses real-life case studies to humanize the subject and make academic concepts easier to understand.

Analyzes how madness is understood and misunderstood through various historical and modern lenses.

Contrasts past and present perspectives of individuals perceived as mad or who perceive themselves as mad.

Suitable for both general readers with a curious interest and students in formal academic study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138905518
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 August 2016
Listed Since: 08 June 2015

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