Attempted suicide began to increase inexorably in western societies following World War II. In Britain it reached epidemic proportions in 1976, when 120,000 cases were reported. More accurately termed self-poisoning as the majority of cases involve deliberate, non-fatal overdosing on pills, this remarkable social-medical phenomenon remains without any generally accepted explanation. Women and Attempted Suicide suggests that two factors have contributed to this failure: the neglect of gender issues and the influence of ...
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Attempted suicide began to increase inexorably in western societies following World War II. In Britain it reached epidemic proportions in 1976, when 120,000 cases were reported. More accurately termed self-poisoning as the majority of cases involve deliberate, non-fatal overdosing on pills, this remarkable social-medical phenomenon remains without any generally accepted explanation. Women and Attempted Suicide suggests that two factors have contributed to this failure: the neglect of gender issues and the influence of psychiatry on explanations of deviant behaviour.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen, pencil & highlighter markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 086377167X.
Add this copy of Women and Attempted Suicide to cart. $98.53, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Psychology Press.
