The Stigma of Disease and Disability: Understanding Causes and Overcoming Injustices Contributor(s): Corrigan, Patrick W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1433815834 ISBN-13: 9781433815836 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $71.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Medical | Diseases - Psychology | Social Psychology |
Dewey: 616.044 |
LCCN: 2013022897 |
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 7.32" W x 10.28" (1.69 lbs) 319 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: People with physical or mental disabilities such as HIV, substance abuse, cancer, or depression are negatively affected not only by the disease, but also by others' negative reactions to it. This humane book prepares advocates and health care professionals to more effectively fight the social injustice of stigma and better support the families of those with disabilities. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the common experience of stigma as well as how to combat prejudiced responses to specific disabilities, including childhood disorders, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease. |