Classifying Madness

Talks about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM aims to list and describe all mental disorders, and is influential in the U... » 

Talks about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM aims to list and describe all mental disorders, and is influential in the US health system. This book offers a philosophical critique of the DSM that addresses concerns about its scientific basis, pressure from big business, and conceptual issues. «