Explaining Mental Illness: Sociological Perspectives

by Baptiste Brossard and Amy Chandler

Book Overview

How can sociology explain the emergence of mental disorders in societies or individuals? This authoritative book makes a case for the renewal of the sociology of mental illness, proposing a reorganisation of this field around four areas: social stratification, stress, labelling and culture. Drawing on case studies from a range of global contexts, the book argues that current research focuses on identifying 'social factors', leaving the question of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529215056
• ISBN13: 9781529215052
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"