Ophir, Orna

Schizophrenia: An Unfinished History

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ISBN 13:
9781509536474
author:
Ophir, Orna
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23 x 15.4 x 3 centimetres (0.35
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£20.40

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Schizophrenia: An Unfinished History by Orna Ophir is a thought-provoking exploration of a medical term that has undergone significant changes in its understanding and diagnosis. First coined in 1908, schizophrenia was initially viewed as a radical, abnormal disease defined by an ever-changing cluster of symptoms. However, over time, the condition has become increasingly viewed as part of a spectrum on which we are all located. Historian and clinician Orna Ophir delves into the stories of patients and doctors as they struggled to make sense of schizophrenia, revealing a complex history marked by shifting perceptions and approaches. As the medical understanding of madness and mental distress evolves, Ophir's work gestures toward a future where clinicians and patients collaborate in the search for better outcomes. By examining the evolution of schizophrenia, Ophir sheds light on the progress made in overcoming stigma and improving therapeutic outcomes, ultimately offering a hopeful vision for the future of mental health treatment.

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