Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry Into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices

Law, Liberty, and Psychiatry: An Inquiry Into the Social Uses of Mental Health Practices

Syracuse Univ Press Edition

Paperback (30 Oct 1989)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Dr. Thomas Szasz on the shortcomings of commitment procedures, and the inadequacies of protections afforded patients in psychiatric institutions. He alerts us to the existing and potential abuses of human rights in mental health programs and procedures.

Book information

ISBN: 9780815602422
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Imprint: Syracuse University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Syracuse Univ Press Edition
DEWEY: 345.7304
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 281
Weight: 369g
Height: 210mm
Width: 133mm
Spine width: 21mm