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In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker reveals an astounding truth: Schizophrenics in the United States currently fare worse than patients in the world's poorest countries, and quite possibly worse than asylum patients did in the early nineteenth century. With a muckraker's passion, Whitaker argues that modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles, and that we as a society are deeply deluded about their efficacy. Tracing over three centuries of "cures" for madness, Whitaker shows how medical therapies have been used to silence patients and dull their minds. He tells of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century practices of "spinning" the insane, extracting their teeth, ovaries, and intestines, and submerging patients in freezing water. The "cures" in the 1920s and 1930s were no less barbaric as eugenic attitudes toward the mentally ill led to brain-damaging lobotomies and electroshock therapy. Perhaps Whitaker's most damning revelation, however, is his report of how drug companies in the 1980s and 1990s skewed their studies in an effort to prove the effectiveness of their products. Based on exhaustive research culled from old patient medical records, historical accounts, numerous interviews, and hundreds of government documents, Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, what it means to be "insane," and what we value most about the human mind.

The documents included in this seminal work, from the era of European conquest to the nuclear age, provide a chilling insight into the tragic legacy of the white man's exploitation of the Native American. After the dissolution of the Indian nations, what little was left to the Native American was placed in jeopardy through the complicity of corrupt government officials and avaricious land speculators. The mistreatment of the Native American continues, an indelible and growing stain on America's honor.

During the Civil War, each side accused the other of mistreating prisoners of war. Today, most historians believe that there was systemic and deliberate abuse of POWs by both sides yet many base their conclusions on anecdotal evidence, much of it from postwar writings. Drawing on both contemporaneous prisoner diaries and Union Army documents (some newly discovered), the author presents a fresh and detailed study of supposed mistreatment of prisoners at Fort Delaware--one of the largest Union prison camps--and draws surprising conclusions, some of which have implications for the entire Union prison system.

Dr. Smith offers informed and reasonably spelled out opinions and illustrative anecdotes and case histories. Shame on the publisher for failing to provide an index and for saddling the book with a grandiose subtitle: A Physician's Explosive Account of Women's Medical Treatment, and Mistreatment, in America Today and What You Can Do About It. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Discusses the treatment of the mentally ill through the ages.

Schizophrenics in the United States currently fare worse than patients in the world's poorest countries. In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker argues that modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles, and that we as a society are deeply deluded about their efficacy. The widespread use of lobotomies in the 1920s and 1930s gave way in the 1950s to electroshock and a wave of new drugs. In what is perhaps Whitaker's most damning revelation, Mad in America examines how drug companies in the 1980s and 1990s skewed their studies to prove that new antipsychotic drugs were more effective than the old, while keeping patients in the dark about dangerous side effects.A haunting, deeply compassionate book-now revised with a new introduction-Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, the meaning of "insanity," and what we value most about the human mind.

In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker reveals an astounding truth: Schizophrenics in the United States fare worse than those in poor countries, and quite possibly worse than asylum patients did in the early nineteenth century. Indeed, Whitaker argues, modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles and we as a society are deluded about their efficacy. Tracing over three centuries of "cures" for madness, Whitaker shows how medical therapies-from "spinning" or "chilling" patients in colonial times to more modern methods of electroshock, lobotomy, and drugs-have been used to silence patients and dull their minds, deepening their suffering and impairing their hope of recovery. Based on exhaustive research culled from old patient medical records, historical accounts, and government documents, this haunting book raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, what it means to be "insane," and what we value most about the human mind.

Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham. Beautifully, painfully shot and scripted, this drama follows the 1981 hunger strike by Irish prisoners in Belfast, protesting their mistreatment at the hands of British guards and the British government's refusal to recognize them as political prisoners or prisoners of war. 2008/color/96 min/NR/widescreen.

Two-disc set includes:Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (2001)Author J.K. Rowling's phenomenally popular books come to life in a marvelous, effects-filled fantasy for all ages. After years of mistreatment by his aunt and uncle, English orphan Harry Potter learns that he's inherited his parents' wizarding abilities. Accepted into the mysterious Hogwarts School, Harry meets his fellow mages-in-training, encounters strange creatures and faces the evil Lord Voldemor

A memoir by the world’s leading dolphin and whale expert, revealing the extraordinary richness of these animals’ intelligence and exposing our terrible mistreatment of the smartest creatures in the sea.For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident not just in mythology and folklore but in many documented encounters. Some past cultures even worshipped dolphins and condemned anyone who killed or wounded of them. Yet in recent decades, a paradox: on the one hand, we have discovered extraordinary depths of dolphin intelligence and their emotional lives, to the point of glimpsing their self-consciousness—on the other hand, in Japan, dolphins are slaughtered indiscriminately, and several nations keep them in cruel conditions.Diana Reiss is one of the world’s leading experts on dolphin intelligence who has helped lead the revolution in dolphin understanding for three decades. In addition, as an activist, she is a leading rescuer who helped inspire and served as an adviser for The Cove, and who continues to campaign against the annual Japanese slaughters. Here, she combines her science and activism to show us just how smart dolphins really are, and why we must stop mistreating them. Readers will be astonished at dolphins’ sonar capabilities; at their sophisticated, lifelong playfulness; at their emotional intelligence; and at their ability to bond with other species, including humans and even dogs! Her beloved companion dolphins, each with distinct personalities, create their own toys, type commands on a keyboard, tease and scold her playfully, and express their affection and delight. In Reiss’s most famous experiments, she used a mirror to prove that dolphins are self-aware, and even self-conscious. The Dolphin in the Mirror is both a scientific revelation and a emotional eye-opener, revealing one of the greatest intelligences on Earth.

Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting and Working with Child Survivors provides pre-service teachers with an overview of child maltreatment and their legal duty to report suspected offenses. The text identifies various types of child abuse, reveals common signs of mistreatment, provides instruction for reporting abuse, and offers advice for working with survivors of abuse. The first chapter of the book explores the history of the child protection movement in America, common risk factors in youth, types of maltreatment, child abuse statistics, and more. The second chapter explains the role of the mandated reporters and explains why it is a legal requirement for teachers to report suspected abuse to state authorities. Additionally, the chapter provides tips for handling disclosure of abuse and supporting children with a history of abuse. These foundational chapters are followed by carefully selected readings that further illuminate the challenges and effects of child abuse. Child Abuse and Neglect is a supplementary text that can be used to support programs in education, social work, psychology, counseling, healthcare, and law enforcement.Julia A. Baxter, M.S., Ed, CAS, is the supervisor of early field experience and an adjunct faculty member at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. After working in the radio and television field for over a decade, she went on to get her B.S. degree in elementary education and a M.S., Ed in school counseling, both from SUNY Oneonta. She has worked as an elementary teacher, a school counselor, and has taught college classes in education, educational psychology, and counseling. She has been preparing mandated child abuse reporters for almost 20 years. Ms. Baxter has published articles and run workshops in the areas of grief and loss, working with high functioning autistic students, child abuse, bullying, suicide prevention, and childhood trauma and brain development.

You Are Important, Valuable, Equal, Good Enough, Adequate... you are our BLACK BROTHER!The nation continues to witness the discrimination, inequality, mistreatment, and marginalization of Black Men. What can we do to preserve ourselves? In this book, one will find the answer to the aforementioned question.Meet 44 authentic Black Men who have shared words of perseverance, wisdom, hope, and achievement. The writings will cultivate a deeper sense of self-worth, build character, and set a standard of living for every black male, in whose hands it is placed. Letters To Our Brothers is a collection of letters, prose, and quotes written by Black Men to encourage, motivate, challenge, and support other Black Men.Authors of the letters represent black men from various socioeconomic statuses, diverse childhoods, careers, ages, household compositions, religious belief systems, and different life experiences. Some of the authors shared their personal stories of overcoming adversity, while others provided tools and techniques for success. Overall, all authors were intentional about ensuring their brothers received a message of hope and love.

The deceptively simple story of a donkey named Balthazar and his treatment (and, often, mistreatment) at the hands of various owners over the years, writer/director Robert Bresson's touching allegorical drama is regarded as a landmark of French cinema. Anne Wiazemsky stars as Balthazar's kindest owner, whose own troubled life parallels the beast's; with Franois Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; French televis

Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham. Beautifully, painfully shot and scripted, this drama follows the 1981 hunger strike by Irish prisoners in Belfast, protesting their mistreatment at the hands of British guards and the British government's refusal to recognize them as political prisoners or prisoners of war. 2008/color/96 min/NR/widescreen.

Text and photographs present a history of wild horses in this country, the mistreatment they have suffered, and the efforts that have been made to protect them by law

BANNED IN CHINA In April of 1999, over 10,000 people suddenly appeared in the leadership compound of the Chinese government in Beijing. For 12 hours, they stood in silent vigil, protesting mistreatment by the authorities. Hours later, they left as quickly and quietly as they had appeared. Who were those people and what caused them to participate in the largest demonstration since the Tiananmen Square in 1989? They were, of course, practitioners of Falun Gong; a practical philosophy rooted in an ancient oral tradition. It is a philosophy that stresses the necessity of integrating high ethical standards and physical well-being reflecting the Buddhist, Taoist, and qigong traditions of ancient Chinese culture. At present, there are an estimated 100 million practitioners of Falung Gong in China (making it nearly twice the size of the Chinese Communist Party) and an ever-growing number of practitioners in the West. In short, it is a significant movement that has had a profound influence on people throughout the world. This essential guide and introduction to Falun Gong includes 22 photos of the essential Falun Gong exercises. With clarity and precision, Li Hongzhi explores a variety of topics including: - The true nature of qigong. - Falun Gong's relation to qigong and Buddhism. - The true meaning of integrated cultivation of mind and body - The origins, meaning, and genuine elimination of illness - How to practice Falun Gong exercises. This is the essential book for Falun Gong practitioners, qigong practitioners, and anyone interested in self-improvement.

Wrestling the HulkHow many people can say they stood up against wrestler Hulk Hogan and came out victorious? Linda Hogan did just that. After twenty-four years of dealing with his cheating, mistreatment, and lies, Linda needed to step out of her marriage ring and start a new life.In Wrestling the Hulk, the woman who was loved by television audiences for being the supportive wife and mother on VH1's hit show Hogan Knows Best is now revealing for the first time what life with the wrestling icon was really like behind the scenes. Linda takes readers through some of her most personal moments: from her first intimate experiences with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan) to their ringside courtship, from helping him launch a successful career and start a family to the crumbling of their marriage because of infidelity.After two decades of being “Mrs. Hulk Hogan,” Linda finally summoned the courage to move on and love her life. She has found happiness in a new relationship with a younger man, proving that it's never too late to start over.

Starting with Freud's "projection theory" of religion-that belief in God is merely a product of man's desire for security-Professor Vitz argues that psychoanalysis actually provides a more satisfying explanation for atheism. Disappointment in one's earthly father, whether through death, absence, or mistreatment, frequently leads to a rejection of God. A biographical survey of influential atheists of the past four centuries shows that this "defective father hypothesis" provides a consistent explanation of the "intense atheism" of these thinkers. A survey of the leading intellectual defenders of Christianity over the same period confirms the hypothesis, finding few defective fathers. Professor Vitz concludes with an intriguing comparison of male and female atheists and a consideration of other psychological factors that can contribute to atheism. Professor Vitz does not argue that atheism is psychologically determined. Each man, whatever his experiences, ultimately chooses to accept God or reject him. Yet the cavalier attribution of religious faith to irrational, psychological needs is so prevalent that an exposition of the psychological factors predisposing one to atheism is necessary.

Yoko Akia's mother, a teenager whom a rich American tricked into joining a twisted prostitution ring, died young after giving birth to a baby girl, and Yoko now seeks the help of her friends in punishing her father and avenging her mother's mistreatment and death.