Explores the general consensus that societal ills were at the root of mental illness. This book chronicles the surge in influence of socially attuned psychodynamic theories along with the rise of radical therapy and psychiatric survivors' movements.
Frank, brutally honest, and utterly compelling: a female 'Jarhead' for the new century.
Debating Race and Intelligence between Brown and The Bell Curve
The book delves into the complex aftermath of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, exploring the intertwined debates on race, class, and intelligence that emerged over decades. Michael E. Staub analyzes neuropsychological studies from the period leading up to the contentious 1994 publication of The Bell Curve, revealing how these discussions shaped contemporary perceptions of race and intelligence. Through this investigation, the book offers critical insights into the evolving discourse surrounding these pivotal social issues.
Focusing on the 1930s cultural landscape, the book highlights the often-overlooked multicultural diversity within key genres such as ethnography, documentary, journalism, and polemical fiction. It offers a fresh perspective on how these genres contributed to the era's cultural history, revealing the complex interplay of voices and narratives that shaped public discourse during that time.