Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology

by Cheryl Slomkowski and Lee N. Robins

Book Overview

This book begins with the assumption that a deep understanding of the origins of psychopathology, human dysfunction, and their course is fundamental to the quest for the good society, and perhaps, even to our survival as a species. The studies presented compare prevalences and risk factors across time and place, and make use of concepts and methods from history, geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, social and medical services...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805824278
• ISBN13: 9780805824278
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.0"