Schizophrenia: A Very Short Introduction Paperback / softback
by Chris (, Professor in Neuropsychology at University College London and deputy director of the Frith, Eve C. (, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Edinbur Johnstone
Part of the Very Short Introductions series
Paperback / softback
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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.
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:208 pages, numerous halftones
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:22/05/2003
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- ISBN:9780192802217
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:208 pages, numerous halftones
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:22/05/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780192802217