Diagnosing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by Rachel Cooper

Diagnosing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by Rachel Cooper

Diagnosing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is written for all those who wonder whether the DSM-V now classifies the right people in the right way. It is aimed at patients, mental health professionals, and academics with an interest in mental health.

'In remarkably clear prose, noted philosopher Rachel Cooper provides an even-handed guide through many of the most controversial issues surrounding the development of the DSM-5Both laypersons and professionals will find this succinct book the ideal starting point for understanding current psychiatric diagnoses.'- Allan V. Horwitz, Board of Governors, Professor of Sociology, and Acting Director, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University'This is a fascinating and rich exploration of the DSM-5, a text with profound theoretical and practical impact on the world of mental health. The book is written with impressive clarity, focusing on the important issues stemming from the DSM and explaining them simply, clearly, and intelligently. Using her philosophical acumen, as well as her extensive research in the history of psychiatry, Cooper has fashioned a unique book, which I am certain will become a classic in the field.'- Havi Carel, University of Bristol and author of Illness: The Cry of the Flesh

Rachel Cooper studied for her PhD in History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University, and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Lancaster University, U.K. She works mainly on conceptual problems around the classification of mental disorders. Her previous publications include 'Classifying Madness' (Springer, 2005) and 'Psychiatry and the Philosophy of Science' (Acumen, 2007).

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ISBN 13	9781855758254
ISBN 10	1855758253
Title	Diagnosing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Author	Rachel Cooper
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2014-05-13
Number of pages	96
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