Mad In America (Revised): Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatme

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Mad In America (Revised) by Robert Whitaker An updated edition of the classic history of schizophrenia in America, which gives voice to generations of patients who suffered through "cures" that only deepened their suffering and impaired their hope of recovery FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Schizophrenics in the United States currently fare worse than patients in the worlds poorest countries. In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker argues that modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles, and that we as a society are deeply deluded about their efficacy. The widespread use of lobotomies in the 1920s and 1930s gave way in the 1950s to electroshock and a wave of new drugs. In what is perhaps Whitakers most damning revelation, Mad in America examines how drug companies in the 1980s and 1990s skewed their studies to prove that new antipsychotic drugs were more effective than the old, while keeping patients in the dark about dangerous side effects. A haunting, deeply compassionate book-updated with a new introduction and prologue bringing in the latest medical treatments and trends-Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, the meaning of "insanity," and what we value most about the human mind. Author Biography Robert Whitakers articles on the mentally ill and the drug industry have won several awards, including the George Polk Award for medical writing and the National Association of Science Writers Award for best magazine article. He is also the author of The Mapmakers Wife and The Lap of the Gods. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Long Description Schizophrenics in the United States currently fare worse than patients in the worlds poorest countries. In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker argues that modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles, and that we as a society are deeply deluded about their efficacy. The widespread use of lobotomies in the 1920s and 1930s gave way in the 1950s to electroshock and a wave of new drugs. In what is perhaps Whitakers most damning revelation, Mad in America examines how drug companies in the 1980s and 1990s skewed their studies to prove that new antipsychotic drugs were more effective than the old, while keeping patients in the dark about dangerous side effects. A haunting, deeply compassionate book-updated with a new introduction and prologue bringing in the latest medical treatments and trends-Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, the meaning of "insanity," and what we value most about the human mind. Promotional "Headline" An updated edition of the classic history of schizophrenia in America, which gives voice to generations of patients who suffered through "cures" that only deepened their suffering and impaired their hope of recovery Details ISBN1541618068 Author Robert Whitaker Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1541618068 ISBN-13 9781541618060 Format Paperback Imprint Basic Books Subtitle Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 384 DEWEY 616.8982009 Short Title Mad in America Publisher Basic Books US Release Date 2019-10-17 Publication Date 2019-10-17 UK Release Date 2019-10-17 NZ Release Date 2019-11-11 AU Release Date 2019-11-11 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:125933621;

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