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The Time of the Therapeutic Communities: People, Places and Events (Therapeutic Communities, 12)
Liam Clarke
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paperback. From the 1950s onwards different movements have contributed to Therapeutic Communities (TCs). This book follows these post-war changes to the present day and discusses the influence they had on the practice of psychiatry. Providing a thorough analysis of the emergence and progression of TCs, this book is essential reading for anyone in the field. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JM; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 281. Very good clean copy showing minor age and wear. Ownership details to title page
From the 1950s onwards different movements, ideas and key figures have contributed to the initiative which is now recognized as Therapeutic Communities (TCs). This book follows these post-war changes (such as "libertarianism" and the "open door movement") through to the present day and discusses the influence they had on the practice of psychiatry and the introduction of TCs. Including chapters on the work and influence of Joshua Bierer and R.D. Laing, and providing an explanation of the Villa 21 project (the only attempt to apply Laingian concepts in an NHS setting), Clarke also examines TC viewpoints on current debates, such ... Read more
From the 1950s onwards different movements, ideas and key figures have contributed to the initiative which is now recognized as Therapeutic Communities (TCs). This book follows these post-war changes (such as "libertarianism" and the "open door movement") through to the present day and discusses the influence they had on the practice of psychiatry and the introduction of TCs. Including chapters on the work and influence of Joshua Bierer and R.D. Laing, and providing an explanation of the Villa 21 project (the only attempt to apply Laingian concepts in an NHS setting), Clarke also examines TC viewpoints on current debates, such ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers London
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Community, Culture and Change
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843101284
SKU
KMK0025450
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About Liam Clarke
Liam Clarke is Principal Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at the University of Brighton. He holds a PhD in social psychiatry, and diplomas in psychotherapy, theology and medical ethics. He has presented papers at international conferences and has published both books and numerous articles in the area of psychiatric nursing and mental health.
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