9780748405039: Psychology, Discourse And Social Practice: From Regulation To Resistance
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ISBN 10 : 0748405038 ISBN 13 : 9780748405039
Editeur : Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

What damage does psychology do to people's lives, and what can we do about it? How do we recognise and support resistance? Written by expert practitioners-researchers, this co-authored book explores how psychology legislates on normality and then uses its "expert" knowledge to turn social marginalisation into pathology.
Chapters address a range of cultural and institutional arenas in which inequalities structured around categories of gender, "race", class and sexuality are reproduced by psychological practices: from self-help books to special hospitals, from school exclusions to Gender Identity Clinics, from mothering magazines to mental health services. But far from just documenting the damage, this book identifies the ways in which both professionals and users of services can act to counter psychology's abuses. As practical intervention as well as theoretical critique, Psychology, Discourse and Social Practice offers tangible examples of how change can be effected. This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in psychology, health, education and welfare disciplines. It is also relevant to social workers and education and health professionals, as well as professional psychologists.

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À propos de l?auteur

Gill Aitken, Pam Alldred, Robin Allwood, Tom Billington, Erica Burman, Brenda Goldberg, Collen Heenan, Angel Juan, Gordo Lopez, Debs Mark, Sam Warner

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Éditeur
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0748405038
ISBN 13 
9780748405039
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9780748405046: Psychology, Discourse And Social Practice

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ISBN 10 :  0748405046 ISBN 13 :  9780748405046
Editeur : Taylor & Francis, 1996
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