Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices / Edition 1

Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices / Edition 1

by Thomas Szasz
ISBN-10:
0815602421
ISBN-13:
9780815602422
Pub. Date:
12/01/1989
Publisher:
Syracuse University Press
ISBN-10:
0815602421
ISBN-13:
9780815602422
Pub. Date:
12/01/1989
Publisher:
Syracuse University Press
Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices / Edition 1

Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices / Edition 1

by Thomas Szasz

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Overview

Dr. Thomas Szasz on the shortcomings of commitment procedures, and the inadequacies of protections afforded patients in psychiatric institutions. He alerts us to the existing and potential abuses of human rights in mental health programs and procedures.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780815602422
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Publication date: 12/01/1989
Edition description: Syracuse Univ. Press ed
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 5.32(w) x 8.21(h) x 0.82(d)
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