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Thomas Stephen Szasz (/ s ɑː s / SAHSS; Hungarian: Szász Tamás István; 15 April 1920 – 8 September 2012) was a Hungarian-American academic and psychiatrist. He served for most of his career as professor of psychiatry at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York . [4]
Sep 12, 2012 · Thomas Szasz, a psychiatrist whose 1961 book “The Myth of Mental Illness” questioned the legitimacy of his field and provided the intellectual grounding for generations of critics, patient...
The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct is a 1961 book by the psychiatrist Thomas Szasz, in which the author criticizes psychiatry and argues against the concept of mental illness.
- Thomas S. Szasz
- 1961
Oct 20, 2012 · Published: October 20, 2012 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736 (12)61789-9. PlumX Metrics. Thomas Szasz challenged mental health practice perhaps more than any other American psychiatrist in the decades after World War 2. He did so by turning against his own specialty.
- Alexander M Capron
- 2012
May 25, 2019 · A book review of the new volume that explores the life and work of Thomas Szasz, a controversial and influential psychiatrist who challenged the concept of mental illness and the coercive practices of psychiatry. Learn about his contributions, criticisms, and legacy from various perspectives and anecdotes.
A site dedicated to the late psychiatrist and critic of institutional psychiatry, Thomas S. Szasz. Find his books, interviews, articles, and events related to his ideas and legacy.
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Jul 5, 2019 · A book review of an edited volume that explores the life and work of Thomas Szasz, a controversial and influential psychiatrist who challenged the concept of mental illness and the role of psychiatry. The reviewer, a former student and colleague of Szasz, shares his personal and professional perspective on Szasz's legacy and impact.
