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La Nave de Los Locos : Historia de la Locura, Su Marginación Social y Alternativas de Cambio
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sverdlik, Mara
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mental illness--History.
- Mental illness.
- Stigma (Social psychology).
- Other Title:
- La Nave de Los Locos
- Place of Publication:
- Teseo
- Summary:
- Marcelo R. Ceberio's 'La nave de los locos' explores the history, societal marginalization, and potential reintegration of individuals labeled as mentally ill. The book investigates the evolution of psychiatric practices, from ancient times to the dismantling of traditional asylums, focusing on the stigmatization and exclusion of mental health patients. Drawing from personal experiences and interdisciplinary research, the author highlights alternative models of care, particularly the deinstitutionalization movement led by figures like Franco Basaglia in Trieste, Italy. Ceberio advocates for a transformative approach to mental health, emphasizing community integration, the dismantling of oppressive structures, and the recognition of the humanity and individuality of those with mental health conditions. Aimed at mental health professionals, academics, and those interested in social change, the work blends historical analysis with a call for ethical and inclusive practices. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Tapa
- Índice 1
- Índice 2
- Índice 3
- Índice 4
- Agradecimientos
- Prólogo
- Introducción
- Carta a los directores de manicomios
- Primera parte
- La nave de los locos
- Capítulo I
- Familia y sociedad: la locura en el juego de la exclusión
- 1. Sistema familiar y comportamiento patológico
- Un chivo expiatorio, un portavoz
- 2. El loco en las paradojas del manicomio y la sociedad
- Cura o custodia
- Callejones sin salida
- 3. Normalidad y anormalidad/salud y enfermedad
- 4. El diagnóstico en el asilo psiquiátrico: un pasaporte a la reclusión
- 5. Las crisis de los paradigmas
- Capítulo II
- Historia de la locura o historia de la marginación
- 1. El loco en la cultura greco-romana
- Soñando con el Dios Esculapio
- Sorano: contra el hacinamiento y la tortura del alienado
- 2. La locura en la hoguera del oscurantismo
- Alquimia, brujería y posesiones demoníacas
- La curación del exorcismo
- La Santa Inquisición y la quema pública Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 987-1859-28-7
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