Doing Psychiatry in Postwar Europe: Practices, . Gundula-Gahlen, Voelker, He**

Name: Doing Psychiatry in Postwar Europe: Practices, . Gundula-Gahlen, Voelker, He**
Brand: Manchester University Press

Manchester University Press

Explore the evolution of European psychiatry in the latter half of the 20th century with "Doing Psychiatry in Postwar Europe." This insightful hardcover delves into the practices, routines, and experiences that reshaped the mental health field. Through engaging case studies from across Europe, discover how new approaches transformed psychiatry beyond simple deinstitutionalisation or the prescription of neuroleptics. The book examines the emergence and implementation of novel practices, their eventual resistance, and how they expanded psychiatry's expertise, blurring its boundaries. Key Features: * Focuses on the practices that reshaped European psychiatry post-WWII. * Features case studies from various European countries. * Analyzes the emergence and impact of new psychiatric approaches. * Discusses resistance and the expansion of psychiatry's scope. This comprehensive look at the history of psychiatry offers a fresh perspective on the 'ways of doing' that defined the field. Written by Gundula Gahlen, Volker Hess, Marianna Scarfone, and Henriette Voelker, this 352-page hardcover was published by Manchester University Press in 2024. Summary: Manchester University Press, Hardback Book, Doing Psychiatry in Postwar Europe, Practices, Routines and Experiences, Gundula Gahlen, Volker Hess, Marianna Scarfone, Henriette Voelker, 352 pages, 2024.