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The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

by Thomas S. Szasz (Author) "Since the modern concept of hysteria was cut from the cloth of malingering, and since the physician most responsible for establishing "hysteria" as a medically..." (more)
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A classic work that has revolutionized thinking throughout the Western world about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. "Bold and often brilliant."--Science

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Revised edition (October 10, 1984)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060911514
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060911515
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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