The Unbalanced Mind

by Julian Leff

Book Overview

Do defective genes give rise to defective thought? The revolution in molecular genetics has indeed given rise to the increasing optimism that advancements in biotechnology will soon uncover the causes of all disturbances of mind and behavior. In this book, leading psychiatrist Julian Leff counters this reductionist claim and emphasizes what is known about the psychological, social, and cultural factors underlying mental illness. In doing so, he...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231120265
• ISBN13: 9780231120265
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.5"