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The Myth of Autism

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The Myth of Autism

Medicalising Men's and Boys' Social and Emotional Competence
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In this groundbreaking book, the authors dispute the concept of autism and explore the cultural and political reasons why the number of those diagnosed with it has increased over the years. This is a must-read for students studying autism and related disorders as well as practitioners working in the mental health services.

Author Biography:

SAMI TIMIMI is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for NHS, Lincolnshire, UK. He is also author of Naughty Boys: Anti-social Behaviour, and ADHD and the Role of Culture (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005). NEIL GARDNER works as a server-side developer for a major broadcasting company and takes an active interest in environmental and political issues. BRIAN McCABE has worked through a range of jobs and now supports disabled people in education and hopes to complete a PhD.
Release date Australia
October 27th, 2010
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
344 p.
Imprint
Red Globe Press
Pages
344
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
137x206x20
ISBN-13
9780230545267
Product ID
7804722

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