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"In an original and provocative study of suicide, Ian Marsh examines the historical and cultural forces that have influenced contemporary thought, practices and policy in relation to this serious public health problem. Drawing on the work of French philosopher Michel Foucault, the book tells the story of how suicide has come to be seen as first and foremost a matter of psychiatric concern. Marsh sets out to challenge the assumptions and certainties embedded in our beliefs, attitudes and practices concerning suicide and the suicidal, and the resulting account unsettles and informs in equal measure. The book will be of particular interest to researchers, professionals and students in psychology, history, sociology and the health sciences"--Provided by publisher. "This book, which is for the most part influenced by the work of Michel Foucault, critically examines contemporary approaches to the problem of suicide. From Foucault comes a focus on relations of power, knowledge and the subject, and it is argued that it is possible to identify certain principles and strategies of analysis from Foucault's own studies (e.g. Madness and Civilization, 1965RFA-123; Discipline and Punish, 1977RFA-126 and The History of Sexuality, Volume 1: An Introduction, 1981RFA-128) that can usefully be employed to interrogate the assumptions and certainties embedded in our beliefs, attitudes and practices concerning suicide and the suicidal"--Provided by publisher.

Psychiatry --- Sociology of health --- Foucault, Michel --- Suicide. --- Suicide --- History. --- Histoire --- Foucault, Michel,

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Sociology of law --- Great Britain --- Misdaad --- -Criminology --- Crime --- Crime and criminals. --- Crime and criminals - Great Britain. --- Criminology --- Study and teaching --- Social sciences --- Criminals

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Presenting a clear, comprehensive review of theoretical thinking on crime, this book encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of classic and contemporary theories, and provides an interdisciplinary approach to criminology through the contributions of sociology, psychology and biology. By adopting an interactive approach to encourage students to react to the text and think for themselves, this book distinguishes itself from others in the field, and ensures its place as a valuable teaching resource. The student centered nature of the book is further enhanced by reflective question breaks throughout the text; chapter summaries; suggested further reading and web sites; and a glossary of key terms.

Comportement criminel --- Crimineel gedrag --- Criminal behavior. --- Criminal behavior --- Criminology --- Crime --- Social sciences --- Criminals --- Criminal psychology --- Deviant behavior --- Study and teaching --- Criminology.

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Globalization --- Social surveys --- Mondialisation --- Enquêtes sociales --- Social aspects. --- Aspect social