Eve C. Johnstone Chris Frith Schizophrenia (Paperback) Very Short Introductions
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Further Details Title: Schizophrenia Condition: New EAN: 9780192802217 ISBN: 9780192802217 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 05/22/2003 Item Height: 173mm Item Length: 111mm Item Width: 12mm Author: Eve C. Johnstone, Chris Frith Language: English ISBN-10: 0192802216 Description: Schizophrenia is the archetypal form of madness. Schizophrenia is a common disorder and has a devastating effect on sufferers and their families-patients typically hear voices in their heads and hold bizarre beliefs. The schizophrenic patient presented to the public in sensational press reports and lurid films bears little resemblance to reality of the illness. This book describes what schizophrenia is really like, how the illness progresses, and the treatments that have been applied. It also summarizes the most up-to-date knowledge available about the biological bases of this disorder. Finally it attempts to give some idea of what it is like to have schizophrenia and what this disorder tells us about the relationship between mind and brain.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Medicine Book Series: Very Short Introductions Item Weight: 169g Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Topic: Society & Culture Release Year: 2003 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
