Our Necessary Shadow
by Tom Burns
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1605988367
- ISBN 13
- 9781605988368
- Seller
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
Pegasus Books. Softcover. Very Good. Our Necessary Shadow by Tom Burns (ISBN: 9781605988368): "Our Necessary Shadow" explores the complex and enduring relationship between psychiatry and society. Author Tom Burns delves into the history and evolution of psychiatry as a medical and cultural discipline. The book examines the ways in which psychiatric practices, theories, and treatments have influenced society and have been influenced by societal norms and values. Burns provides insights into the challenges and controversies that have surrounded psychiatry, including issues related to diagnosis, treatment, and the stigma associated with mental illness. "Our Necessary Shadow" invites readers to contemplate the essential role of psychiatry in understanding and addressing the complexities of the human mind and mental health. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB02031
- Title
- Our Necessary Shadow
- Author
- Tom Burns
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1605988367
- ISBN 13
- 9781605988368
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- This edition first published
- Jun 15,
- Keywords
- Ethics, Morality, Social norms, Dark side of humanity, Psychological exploration, Human nature, Moral dilemmas, Social justice, Ethical responsibility, Societal impact.
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About the Seller
Quixotic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Launceston, Tasmania
About Quixotic Books
Quixotic Books is an independent bookstore in Launceston (Tasmania). We specialize in titles difficult to find offered in Australia, with an emphasis on history. We also offer a Book Finder Service, where we track down books you cannot find.
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