Sociology of Mental Disorder

This book offers the reader a complete view of mental health from a sociological perspective. Topics covered include: 1. The problem of mental disorder 2. Types of mental disorders 3. Mental disorder: concepts of causes and cures 4. Mental disorder as deviant behavior 5. Mental disorder: social epidemilogy 6. Mental disorder: social class 7. Mental disorder: age, gender and marital status 8. Mental disorder: urban versus rural living and migration 9. Mental disorder: race