Prevention, Powerlessness and Politics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0803931654 ISBN 13 : 9780803931657

Editeur : SAGE Publications Inc, 1988

Synopsis

This provocative book of readings examines the need for social change and political action to effect broad-based prevention of psychopathology. Addressing those in the caring professions such as social psychiatry and social work, the editors argue that this need arises from the feelings of powerlessness among those who are attempting to deal with the abuse and exploitation in today's society while working in existing programmes. Topics addressed include programmes for individuals and families, programmes for larger political change affecting groups and identification of sources of resistance and opposition from protectors of the status quo. The volume concludes with suggestions of ways in which power can be redistributed in an effort to rem

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Inc
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0803931654
• ISBN 13: 9780803931657
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Éditeur: Albee George W.
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