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Psychiatry: A Very Short Introduction Paperback – 1 December 2006

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Psychiatry is now a highly visible activity – care in the community, compulsion, suicide, drug and alcohol abuse mean that few people are not touched by it. Indeed, one in four of us will consult a psychiatrist in our life time. This book explains what psychiatry is, and what it is not. It starts with the identification of the major mental illnesses and why they are no longer considered just variations of 'normality'. It charts the flourishing of psychoanalysis and its later transformation into more accessible psychotherapies.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0192807277
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0192807274
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  5. Publication date
    1 December 2006
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.15 x 0.64 x 17.15 cm
  8. Print length
    160 pages
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Tom Burns is Professor of Social Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and a practicing consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. His research has centred on community care of severely ill psychotic patients and, in addition to over a hundred and fifty scientific articles, he has written books on Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health Teams.

About the Author

Tom Burns is Professor of Social Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and a practicing consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. His research has centred on community care of severely ill psychotic patients and, in addition to over a hundred and fifty scientific articles, he has written books on Assertive Outreach and Community Mental Health Teams.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; First Edition (1 December 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0192807277
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192807274
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.15 x 0.64 x 17.15 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Great introduction!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to a very detailed subject
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A great introduction to a very detailed subject. Perfect for the psychology student who may want to study psychiatry at a later date.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative.
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Detailed description of introduction to present psychiatric treatments including psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry. Great history description including people and dates. An enjoyable read.
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