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University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition
Wilson J.
Brown
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Book Title: Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche
Author: Ethan Watters
Selection Statement:
As a new graduate student, my preconceived notions about the ontology of psychological disorders were fundamentally challenged by this book. I began to understand psychopathology as a social construct and that healing is rooted in deep personal connection, rather than the systematic alleviation of symptoms. My program of research to optimize interventions for traumatic stress is profoundly inspired by this work.
Year: 2022