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The Stigma of Disease and Disability: Understanding Causes and Overcoming Injustices Kindle Edition

by Patrick W. Corrigan (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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The lives of people with disease and disability are affected not only by their conditions but by public response to these conditions in the form of stigma and discrimination. Making sense of this injustice is the focus of this book, with chapters on 10 specific illnesses and conditions as well as on the broader issues of courtesy stigma, overcoming stigma, and stigma across cultures. The book concludes with observations on what has not worked in overcoming stigma as well as possible future directions.
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  1. Print length
    312 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    American Psychological Association
  4. Publication date
    May 8, 2015
  5. File size
    5304 KB
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    Enabled
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Corrigan has edited a comprehensive volume on stigma intended to reach a wide audience, including researchers, students, advocates, and the lay public. --PsycCRITIQUES

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The lives of people with disease and disability are affected not only by their conditions but by public response to these conditions in the form of stigma and discrimination. Making sense of this injustice is the focus of this book, with chapters on 10 specific illnesses and conditions as well as on the broader issues of "courtesy" stigma, overcoming stigma, and stigma across cultures. The book concludes with observations on what has not worked in overcoming stigma as well as possible future directions.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q5ILM5S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association (May 8, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5304 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
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  • Wizard07
    5.0 out of 5 stars Changing stigma of disease and disability
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
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    This is an educational book. For those who are behavioral health professionals, families, friends, and those with behavioral health issues this is an excellent book Surprisingly, it is easy to read. The issues are well presented. It is also excellent for those who are doing research on the topic.
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