Joel Gold, Ian Gold
Suspicious Minds: How Culture Shapes Madness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439181560
- author:
- Joel Gold, Ian Gold
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Free Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.8 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Social & Developmental Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The brain's relationship with culture plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions of madness. In "Suspicious Minds", Dr. Joel Gold and his brother Ian Gold challenge the dominant view of modern psychiatry, arguing that delusions are not solely the result of biological misfires, but also influenced by the social world. Through intriguing case studies, the authors present a nuanced understanding of psychosis, highlighting the complex interplay between brain function and cultural context. These thought-provoking examples illustrate how our surroundings can shape our thoughts and perceptions, leading to extraordinary beliefs. By presenting a dual broadside against the psychiatric profession's reliance on neuroscience and the culture's over-reliance on technology, the Golds offer a fresh perspective on delusions and their causes. This book provides a fascinating insight into the human mind, revealing the complexities of psychosis in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
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