Nakamura, Karen
A Disability of the Soul
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501717048
- author:
- Nakamura, Karen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 266
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Mental Health,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Disability of the Soul: An Ethnography of Schizophrenia and Mental Illness in Contemporary Japan by Karen Nakamura explores how people with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders navigate life, illness, and community in modern Japan. Through engaging narrative and insightful ethnographic vignettes, Nakamura sheds light on a unique approach to psychosocial recovery that has become a model for reintegrating individuals into Japanese society. This book offers a sensitive and multidimensional portrait of what it means to live with mental illness in contemporary Japan, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by those affected. By examining the experiences of community members at Bethel House, Nakamura provides a nuanced understanding of the interplay between social environments, cultural norms, and individual well-being. A Disability of the Soul is a thought-provoking account that highlights the importance of community-based approaches to mental health care.
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