Description
1971 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This thought-provoking work by the controversial Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing offers a radical critique of the traditional understanding of schizophrenia and mental illness. Published in 1964, “Sanity, Madness and the Family” challenged the prevailing medical model by proposing that schizophrenia might be a sane reaction to an insane familial environment. Laing’s ideas were part of the anti-psychiatry movement that questioned the legitimacy of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment methods, and his theories influenced the development of family therapy and systemic approaches to mental health. While his views were divisive and heavily debated, this book remains an important milestone in the history of psychiatry and a fascinating exploration of the complex interplay between family dynamics and mental distress. This well-preserved 1971 edition offers collectors and readers a chance to engage with Laing’s provocative ideas in their original context.
