Of others inside insanity, addiction, and belonging in America

There is little doubt among scientists and the general public that homelessness, mental illness, and addiction are inter-related. In Of Others Inside, Darin Weinberg examines how these inter-relations have taken form in the United States. He links the establishment of these connections to the moveme...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Weinberg, Darin (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia : Temple University Press 2005.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:There is little doubt among scientists and the general public that homelessness, mental illness, and addiction are inter-related. In Of Others Inside, Darin Weinberg examines how these inter-relations have taken form in the United States. He links the establishment of these connections to the movement of mental health and addiction treatment from redemptive processes to punitive ones and back again, and explores the connection between social welfare, rehabilitation, and the criminal justice system. Seeking to offer a new sociological understanding of the relationship betwee
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (248 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index.
ISBN:9781281094001
9786611094003
9781592134052