From Psychiatric Patient to Citizen: Overcoming Discrimination and Social Exclusion - Brossura

Sayce, L.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0333698908 ISBN 13: 9780333698907

Casa editrice: Palgrave, 1999

Riassunto

This book proposes theoretical models and practical strategies for tackling the widespread social exclusion faced by people diagnosed mentally ill. Based primarily on research in the US and UK but with reference to other international examples, it analyses evidence of discrimination and the effectiveness of different remedies: disability discrimination law, work to re-frame media and cultural images, grassroots inclusion programmes, challenges to the 'nimby' factor. It places the growing user/survivor and disability movements as central to achieving any radical change.

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Recensione:

'This is a well written, 'tour de force' about how people with mental health problems might become more included in social and economic life, rather than marginalised and treated with suspicion.' - Disability and Society

'Liz Sayce offers a sensitive and helpful discussion of identity.' - Peter Beresford, Cambridge University Journal

L'autore:

LIZ SAYCE is Director of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Action Zone. She was formerly Policy Director for Mind (The National Association for Mental Health in the UK) and has written extensively on mental health issues. In the period August 1995-August 1996, she was based at the Bazelon Centre for Mental Health Law, Washington, on a Harkness Fellowship looking into anti-discrimination work in the US.

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• Editore: Palgrave
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0333698908
• ISBN 13: 9780333698907
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 292