Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology

Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9781135688479
ISBN-13 : 1135688478
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Book Synopsis Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology by : Patricia Cohen

Download or read book Historical and Geographical Influences on Psychopathology written by Patricia Cohen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 research, social policy, psychiatry, and epidemiology. Collectively, they illustrate the methods and methodological difficulties involved in the effort to achieve a deep understanding and provide important insights into the disorders and dysfunctions that are investigated.

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