See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Recovery from Schizophrenia
  
Search inside another edition of this book

Recovery from Schizophrenia (Hardcover)

by Richard Warner (Author) "Schizophrenia is an illness which is shaped, to a large extent, by political economy ..." (more)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


2 used from £46.95
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (First Edition) 8 used & new from £10.48
Paperback (1) £21.99 £20.89 31 used & new from £16.86

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Depression and Bipolar
   www.MyMoodMonitor.com    QUICK Validated Screen provides printable report. 
M&G Recovery Fund
   www.mandg.co.uk    Take advantage of opportunities throughout the economic cycle 
Breakdown Cover From £27
   www.TheAA.com/Breakdown-Cover    Plus Free 15 Point Car Check & 15% Off Servicing. Buy Now! 
  
 

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Models of Madness: Psychological, Social and Biological Approaches to Schizophrenia

Models of Madness: Psychological, Social and Biological Approaches to Schizophrenia

by John Read
£19.94
Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts

Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts

by Daniel Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £6.49
Social Inclusion and Recovery: A Model for Mental Health Practice

Social Inclusion and Recovery: A Model for Mental Health Practice

by Julie Repper BA MPhil PhD RMN RGN
4.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £23.74
Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature

Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature

by Richard P Bentall
4.1 out of 5 stars (11)  £8.44
Enabling Recovery: The Principles and Practice of Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Enabling Recovery: The Principles and Practice of Rehabilitation Psychiatry

by Glenn Roberts
£23.75
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 2nd Revised edition edition (30 Jun 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0415092604
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415092609
  • Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,461,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

  • See Complete Table of Contents

Product Description

Product Description
The first edition of this work demonstrated how political, economic and labour market forces shape social responses to the mentally ill, mould psychiatric treatment philosophy, and influence the onset and course of schizoprenia, one of the most common forms of mental illness. In this revised and updated edition, Dr Warner examines recent changes in approach to schizophrenia and analyzes new research to answer the question: "Are they advances or not?"
Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence
Schizophrenia is an illness which is shaped, to a large extent, by political economy. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book written about Schizophrenia bar none, 13 Aug 2006
By Peter Hurst "peter hurst" (wigan, england) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Recovery from Schizophrenia: Psychiatry and Political Economy (Paperback)
The central theme of this book is that the COURSE (as opposed to the CAUSE) of a Schizophrenic illness, the OUTCOME, the PROGNOSIS, is influenced by the environment in which a person diagnosed with Schizophrenia finds themselves in and also by the care they receive.

To some this may seem a truism, but the history of mental health services on both sides of the Atlantic have been marked by what Warner describes as 'therapeutic nihilism,' whereby the original conception of Schizophrenia as 'Dementia Praecox' - in other words as a form of 'Premature Dementia' - has come to determine the way those diagnosed 'Schizophrenic' have been perceived and treated.

It has been taken for granted amongst those delivering mental health services Warner contends that the prognosis for Schizophrenia by definition is poor and therefore no widespread and consistent attempt has been made to genuinely rehabilitate sufferers. A self-fulfilling prophecy has then ensued.

Warner's key insight is that what he describes as the 'political economy' has shaped the treatment that Schizophrenics have received. Simplified this means that in periods of full employment and a concomitant shortage of labour attempts have been made at rehabilitation, attempts that have produced results.

Warner cites two periods in history where this has happened. The first being what has come to be known as the 'Moral Movement' in the 19th century which prefigured the era of the large-scale County Asylums. The second came in the aftermath of WWII in this country during the same labour shortage that brought immigrants from the Commonwealth to these shores. Warner demonstrates that better outcomes for those dioagnosed as 'Schizophrenic' have resulted in these times.

When unemployment has been high, on the other hand, there has been little attempt to genuinely rehabilitate those with serious mental illness and it has been heriditary, rather than environmental factors, that have been emphasised in Schizophrenia's conceptualisation. Warner shows that economic and political considerations have taken precedence over therapeutic ones when it comes to the care of those suffering from serious mental illness.

What Warner calls for is a radical reconceptualisation of the illness, he does not doubt that the CAUSE of Schizophrenia is in some way biological in origin, but he does show that the psycho-social environment of those diagnosed as 'Schizophrenic' does influence the COURSE of their illness.

Written in a style so as to to encourage wider readership with helpful bullet points at the end of each chapter summarising the main points discussed in the previous chapter 'Recovery from Schizophrenia' should be read by anyone interested in the subject of Schizophrenia and Psychosocial interventions in particular.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, invaluable reference on schizophrenia., 1 Jul 2007
By conjunction - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   
This review is from: Recovery from Schizophrenia: Psychiatry and Political Economy (Paperback)
I haven't read every word of this book but scanned it carefully. I am a social worker not a doctor and I was particularly interested in the chapter on medication which suggests that for many patients its use, while helpful in controlling symptoms, acts against their long term interests. This is at least partly because while antipsychotic medication seems to act by limiting dopamine reactions in the brain the long term effect of this is to make the brain extra sensitive to dopamine (because it is 'starved' of dopamine by the medication). Therefore when people stop their medication they're likely to have a rough time.

As the other reviewer explains this book has a lot to say about the influence of stress on schizophrenia, especially stress imposed by social conditions. In particular he brings a lot of evidence to suggest that outcomes for schizophrenia are far better in third world countries. This sppears to be to do with issues of stigma and the fact that those ill are less likely to be withdrawn from the community, more likely to carry on a normal life.

In general this book appears to act as a summary of research on schizophrenia, especially the effects of treatment in different environments, and if you are really interested in outcomes and treatment of schizophrenia I would suggest this book is invaluable.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

More From Richard Warner

The Environment of...

The Environment of Schizophrenia...

Examining environmental forces operating a the level of the... Read more
£18.04

 

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates