Psychiatry and the Business of Madness

Psychiatry and the Business of Madness
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 9781137503855
ISBN-13 : 1137503858
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Download or read book Psychiatry and the Business of Madness written by B. Burstow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on extensive research, this book is a fundamental critique of psychiatry that examines the foundations of psychiatry, refutes its basic tenets, and traces the workings of the industry through medical research and in-depth interviews.


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