Mad in America : bad science, bad medicine, and the enduring mistreatment of the mentally ill
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New York : Basic Books, 2010.
ISBN
9780465020140, 0465020143
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Northlake Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 362.2 Whit | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Basic Books, 2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xviii, 348 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780465020140, 0465020143
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-336) and index.
Description
A social history of the treatment of the mentally ill in America, this survey reveals the various methods of treatment from the 17th century to today: spinning, chilling, lobotomizing, and electroshock therapy, to name a few. Whitaker's position is skeptical when he compares the treatment of the mentally ill in America to those affected in other countries.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Whitaker, R. (2010). Mad in America: bad science, bad medicine, and the enduring mistreatment of the mentally ill (Revised paperback.). Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Whitaker, Robert. 2010. Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Whitaker, Robert. Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill Basic Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Whitaker, Robert. Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill Revised paperback., Basic Books, 2010.
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