Mental Patients and Social Networks

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In summary, the book provides an integration of three theoretical perspectives, pointing out the limitations and advantages of each, and offers an interesting discussion of how these variables affect the career of the mental patient. The book focuses on the network's characterization of the illness, a variable shown to be important in other studies, and provides a framework within which further research could be built.-Contemporary Psychology
There is much rich case material in this book, and food for thought about the influence of networks upon the career of the mental patient.-Contemporary Sociology
"There is much rich case material in this book, and food for thought about the influence of networks upon the career of the mental patient."-Contemporary Sociology
"In summary, the book provides an integration of three theoretical perspectives, pointing out the limitations and advantages of each, and offers an interesting discussion of how these variables affect the career of the mental patient. The book focuses on the network's characterization of the illness, a variable shown to be important in other studies, and provides a framework within which further research could be built."-Contemporary Psychology

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rrucci /f Robert g /f Dena /i B.