This book presents the social context of mental health and illness. It takes a social causation perspective that emphasizes the psychological consequences of patterns of social organization. Part I emphasizes the social causes of psychological distress. Part II describes the societal reactions to deviant behavior emphasizing social labeling and the medical control of deviance. Reflecting the current focus in contemporary sociological research into mental illness, this book highlights the distinctive contribution of sociological explanations. It tells a unified story through the use of a consistent thematic presentation across all chapters and links discussions to important central themes throughout the discipline. An essential reference for all mental health and health care professionals in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Nursing..
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Medical Virology
Medical Genetics
The scope of this text focuses on the practical topics that are receiving more and more emphasis in medical curriculums and medical practices on a daily basis. Basic concepts are introduced, but within the framework of commonly confronted clinical problems. Significant sections cover diagnosis, counseling and treatment of genetic disorders for which the mutation is known. Much of the second half of the book is devoted to the upcoming integration of genetic knowledge into medical practice, coupled with a review of the major advances in medical genetics. Boxed ‘Concept Questions’ allow the user to assimilate facts as they read through the text, with answers provided at the end of the chapter. ‘Disease Boxes’ test understanding of inheritability of both acquired and inherited diseases. Also included are standard family history algorithms for physicians and pedigree profiles for monogenic disorders..
Communicating In Spanish (Novice Level)
Each book in this series teaches the reader practical everyday Spanish that he or she needs to survive in real-life situations. Every topic is dealt with at an elementary, intermediate, or advanced level. These books will supplement any basic textbook to give students the real everyday vocabulary needed to survive..
Schaum’s Outline of International Economics
Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons : Companion Handbook
This newest addition to the Companion Handbook Series is perfect for the toxicologist or pharmacy student who requires a brief introduction to the fundamental principles of toxicology but does not have immediate access to the textbook, nor the time for consultation. Fully page referenced to the classic text in the field, concepts are organized and presented in a logical progression from general principles to specific topics such as organ system toxicology, specific agent toxicology, and environmental toxicology. Where possible the information is summarized in tables or presented in outline format..
American Government
Abnormal Psychology
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
Pioneering the men’s movement, Jungian analyst Robert Moore and mythologist Douglas Gillette identify and define the four mature male archetypes–the King, the Warrior, the Magician, and the Lover–as well as the four immature patterns or negative, shadow aspects. ‘A liberating guide to self-transformation’.–Publishers Weekly..