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Author Sayce, Liz.

Title From psychiatric patient to citizen : overcoming discrimination and social exclusion / Liz Sayce
Published Basingstoke : MacMillan, 2000

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 MELB  362.20422 Say/Fpp  AVAILABLE
Description viii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents 1. A Dream of Inclusion -- 2. Future Dreams, Future Nightmares -- 3. The Illusion of Citizenship -- 4. Models of Anti-discrimination Work: The Brain Disease Model -- 5. The Individual Growth Model -- 6. The Libertarian Model -- 7. The Disability Inclusion Model: No to Shame -- 8. The Potential of Anti-discrimination Law -- 9. The Limits of the Law -- 10. Public Debate, Political Action -- 11. Influencing Public Opinion -- 12. Making Inclusion Happen at the Grassroots
Summary "This book argues that, were it not for deep-seated prejudice and social exclusion, people diagnosed as mentally ill could be full citizens, actively participating in society as workers, parents and community members. In a cogent analysis of social attitudes, cultural representations and the legal and policy framework, it identifies the theoretical approaches and practical tasks necessary to effect positive change."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Mental illness -- Public opinion.
Discrimination against the mentally ill.
Stigma (Social psychology)
Mental health laws.
LC no. 99016944
ISBN 0333698894 cased
0333698908 paperback
0312227337 St Martin's Press