Book
Schizophrenia
The Sacred Symbol of Psychiatry
Thomas Szasz
Syracuse University Press · Print & ebook · April 1, 1988
Reading lane: Schizophrenia
At a Glance
Who It's For
Book Details
- Authors
- Thomas Szasz
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Published
- April 1, 1988
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Schizophrenia · Psychiatric Medications
- Reading lane
- Schizophrenia
Affinity
Publisher Categories
Medical Ethics
Mental Health
Psychiatry / General
Schizophrenia
About This Book
Schizophrenia: The Sacred Symbol of Psychiatry examines the concept of schizophrenia and the origins of its classification as a disease. Szasz convincing argues that rather than a medical diagnosis, the word schizophrenia is a symbol employed by psychiatrists as a means of control.
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