The Unbalanced Mind

The Unbalanced Mind PDF Author: Julian P. Leff
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231120265
Category : Mental illness
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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Book Description
Do defective genes give rise to defective thought? The revolution in molecular genetics has given rise to the increasing optimism that advancements in biotechnology will soon uncover the causes of all disturbances of mind and behavior. In this book Leff, a leading psychiatrist, emphasizes what is known about the psychological, social, and cultural factors underlying mental illness.