Overview Series - Mental Illness - Hardcover

Sherrow, Victoria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560061685 ISBN 13: 9781560061687

Publisher: Lucent Books, 1995

Synopsis

Fear and superstition, neglect and abuse, misinformation and even good intentions have complicated efforts to understand and address mental illness. Changes in attitude and public policy, expanding knowledge, and today's legal and ethical challenges are explored.

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Review

"This book is certainly up-to-date, and presents in unbiased, well-reasoned discussion of the subject. There are copious notes and an equally list of books and other sources consulted, as well as contact information on organizations mentioned in the text."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20011001)

"Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20020201)

"Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist 20010301)

"A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-As the series name implies, these books do not go into great detail on their subjects. Rather, they are excellent, well-organized introductions that take readers from general to more specific information. In Gay Rights, precedent-setting cases are sketched, giving students starting points for research. Political cartoons are scattered throughout; although they are relevant to the text, readers unfamiliar with the topic might find them confusing rather than elucidating. Sherrow's title begins with a historical overview and continues through reforms now in progress. The problems caused by the release of mental patients under so-called reforms of the past are addressed, as are the mental illnesses of the homeless. Both volumes are illustrated with black-and-white photographs and are well documented and extensively indexed.?Marilyn Fairbanks, East Junior High, Brockton, MA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1560061685
• ISBN 13: 9781560061687
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1