Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Ri

Description: Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The award-winning author of Mad in America exposes the big lie behind the stunning rise in the number of disabled mentally ill Americans over the past fifty years.Updated with bonus material, including a new foreword and afterword with new research, this New York Times bestseller isessential reading for a time when mental health is constantly in the news.In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert Whitaker investigates a medical mystery- Why has the number of disabled mentally ill in the United States tripled over the past two decades?Interwoven with Whitakers groundbreaking analysis of the merits of psychiatric medications are the personal stories of children and adults swept up in this epidemic. As Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, other societies have begun to alter their use of psychiatric medications and are now reporting much improved outcomes . . . so why cant such change happen here in the United States?Why have the results from these long-term studies-all of which point to the same startling conclusion-been kept from the public?Our nation has been hit by an epidemic of disabling mental illness, and yet, as Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, the medical blueprints for curbing that epidemic have already been drawn up.Praise for Anatomy of an Epidemic"The timing of Robert WhitakersAnatomy of an Epidemic, a comprehensive and highly readable history of psychiatry in the United States, couldnt be better."-Salon"Anatomy of an Epidemicoffers some answers, charting controversial ground with mystery-novel pacing."-TIME"Lucid, pointed and important,Anatomy of an Epidemicshould be required reading for anyone considering extended use of psychiatric medicine. Whitaker is at the height of his powers." -Greg Critser, author ofGeneration Rx Author Biography Robert Whitakeris the author of Mad in America, The Mapmakers Wife, and On the Laps of Gods, all of which won recognition as "notable books" of the year. His newspaper and magazine articles on the mentally ill and the pharmaceutical industry have garnered several national awards, including a George Polk Award for medical writing and a National Association of Science Writers Award for best magazine article. A series he cowrote for the Boston Globe on the abuse of mental patients in research settings was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1998. Details ISBN 0307452425 ISBN-13 9780307452429 Title Anatomy of an Epidemic Author Robert Whitaker Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 432 Publisher Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) GE_Item_ID:43650255; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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Book Title: Anatomy of an Epidemic : Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

Number of Pages: 432 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

Publication Year: 2011

Topic: Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology, Industries / Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Psychopathology / General, Mental Health, Psychiatry / General, Disease & Health Issues

Item Height: 0.9 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Social Science, Business & Economics, Psychology, Medical

Item Weight: 11 Oz

Author: Robert. Whitaker

Item Length: 8 in

Item Width: 5.3 in

Format: Trade Paperback