{"product_id":"recovery-and-mental-health-david-pilgrim-9780230291386","title":"Recovery and Mental Health: A Critical Sociological Account","description":"For most of us, the term 'recovery' in mental health implies hope and normality for those suffering from emotional distress. It is understandable why recovery has therefore become a significant goal for mental health services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what does recovery mean for those who are struggling to see it through? Is the emphasis on recovery always a positive thing. This book takes a critical sociological look at personal and public assumptions and understandings. In particular: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- It explores what the recovery movement signifies today, offering readers a critical, reflexive view of its scientific, policy and political consequences\u003cbr\u003e- It considers what recovery means from social, medical and patient perspectives, and the implications of these conflicting views\u003cbr\u003e- It reveals some of the risks and benefits for people with mental health problems encountering a system that expects them to recover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffering a comprehensive and thought-provoking overview of the concept of recovery from mental illness, this book is a must-have for students studying mental health across a range of subjects, including sociology, social work, psychology and nursing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Pilgrim, Ann McCranie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0230291384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780230291386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d","brand":"David Pilgrim","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987270369535,"sku":"9780230291386","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0734a48a-8601-4553-8815-c0b4e70ee3e7.jpg?v=1683287979","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/recovery-and-mental-health-david-pilgrim-9780230291386","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}