| Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology Contributor(s): Cohen, Patricia (Editor), Slomkowski, Cheryl (Editor), Robins, Lee N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805824278 ISBN-13: 9780805824278 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1998 Annotation: This book discusses the impact of time and geography on the study of psychopathology, simultaneously drawing from several disciplines, including: sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, social policy, psychiatry and epidemiology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Medical | Diseases - Psychology | Psychopathology - General |
| Dewey: 616 |
| LCCN: 98-07194 |
| Lexile Measure: 1420 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.22" W x 8.98" (1.42 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book begins with the assumption that a deep understanding of the origins of psychopathology, human dysfunction, and their course is fundamental to the quest for the good society, and perhaps, even to our survival as a species. The studies presented compare prevalences and risk factors across time and place, and make use of concepts and methods from history, geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, social and medical services research, social policy, psychiatry, and epidemiology. Collectively, they illustrate the methods and methodological difficulties involved in the effort to achieve a deep understanding and provide important insights into the disorders and dysfunctions that are investigated. |