--Science
"Bold and often brilliant."


Book Description
A classic work that has revolutionized thinking throughout the Western world about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. "Bold and often brilliant."--Science

ANNOTATION

A classic work which has revolutionized thinking throughout the Western world about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Now available in a Harper Colophon edition, this classic book has revolutionized thinking throughout the Western world about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

It is no exaggeration to state that Szasz's work raises major social issues which deserve the attention of policy makers and indeed of all informed and socially conscious Americans...Quite probably he has done more than any other man to alert the American public to the potential dangers of an excessively psychiatrized society. — Edwin M. Schur

"Bold and often brilliant."  — HarperCollins