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A classic work that has revolutionized thinking throughout the Western world about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. "Bold and often brilliant."--Science

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Thomas Szasz; The Myth of Mental Illness Foundations of a theory

Thomas Szasz: The Myth of Mental Illness Foundation of a theory

Thomas Szasz shows how Mental Illness is not a illness, but a judgement and social control.

I like his style of writing, and agree with all his writing.
It is clear, exceptional good!
November 22, 2008

An excellent book!

I got the book at the date and condition I was expecting it. I am really satisfied with this order. Thank you!
May 02, 2008

The Myth of Mental illness Review

THE MYTH OF MENTAL ILLNES REVIEW

The Myth of Mental Illness is an interesting work that should be reading by many people before they go to visit a psychiatrist. The author describes how was the invention of mental illness, ( e.g hysteria declared to be a real disease by modern psychiatry ).

He writes about the different roles the physicians and patiens plays in a game where malingerer is punished by the physician as a form of treatment and social control.

the concept of transference is explained in a logical and funny way as well many interesting topics that contains this book. This is the most classic book that I have ever read. The argument that involuntary psychiatric interventions are crimes against the humanity is very true.
January 04, 2008

MENTAL ILLNESS DOES NOT EXIST

This work contains two prefaces, one from the 1961's edition and the preface for the revised edition, 1974. In this book the reader will find information about the invention of mental illness. "...In modern medicine new diseases were discovered, in modern psychiatry they were invented. Paresis was proved to be a disease; hysteria was declared to be one "
The table 2 of the chapter 3 explains the private practice situation versus insured practice, which it is very interesting to know how interacts the therapist in each practice.
I like the statement: " Those who suffer from and complain of their own behaviour are usually clasified as " neurotic "; those whose behaviour makes others suffer, and about whom others complain, are usually classified as " psychotic ". I like also this one: " there is no medical, moral, or legal justification for involuntary psychiatric interventions, they are crimes against humanity.
The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct (Revised Edition)
October 26, 2007

judge for yourself

Researched well, provacative, a classic. Worth reading if only to stimulate debate regarding the medicalization of human behavior. Note that most of those that give the book one star admit to having 'mental illness' or dealing with a close loved one that has battled it; not exactly an objective starting point :)
September 25, 2007

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