The Stigma of Disease and Disability

The Stigma of Disease and Disability
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Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 1433815834
ISBN-13 : 9781433815836
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Book Synopsis The Stigma of Disease and Disability by : Patrick W. Corrigan

Download or read book The Stigma of Disease and Disability written by Patrick W. Corrigan and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two main sections of the book comprise chapters on 10 specific illnesses and conditions and chapters relating to broader issues (stigma and family, overcoming stigma, stigma across cultures and future directions). The book concludes with observations on what has not worked in overcoming stigma as well as possible future directions. (Psychology)


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