The Sociology of Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Reader

by Jane D. McLeod and Eric R. Wright

Book Overview

The Sociology of Mental Illness is a comprehensive collection of readings designed to help students develop a nuanced and sophisticated appreciation of the most important, heated--and fascinating--controversies in the field.

Drawing primarily from sociological sources, the text features both classical and contemporary selections that cover the full range of sociological topics, perspectives, and debates, including the social construction of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195381718
• ISBN13: 9780195381719
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 880 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"