Manufacturing depression : the secret history of a modern disease / Gary Greenberg.
By: Greenberg, Gary.
Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2010Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.Description: 432 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781416569794 :; 1416569790 :.Subject(s): Depression, Mental -- United States -- History | Antidepressants -- United States -- History | Depression -- history -- United States | Antidepressive Agents -- history -- United States | Depressive Disorder -- history -- United States | Psychotherapy -- history -- United StatesSummary: Greenberg shows how the idea that depression is a widespread chronic disease has been packaged by brilliant scientists, doctors, and marketing experts -- and why it is has become wildly successful in the marketplace of ideas. He then asks what we gain and lose by taking this approach, and who benefits when we do.Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Books | American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | RC 537 .G722 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5004238 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-416) and index.
Greenberg shows how the idea that depression is a widespread chronic disease has been packaged by brilliant scientists, doctors, and marketing experts -- and why it is has become wildly successful in the marketplace of ideas. He then asks what we gain and lose by taking this approach, and who benefits when we do.
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