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Book Synopsis: Shortlisted for the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book PrizeNamed a Best Book of 2020 by The Guardian * The Telegraph * The Times"One of America's most courageous young journalists" and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Brain on Fire investigates the shocking mystery behind the dramatic experiment that revolutionized modern medicine in this international bestseller (NPR).
Doctors have struggled for centuries to define insanity--how do you diagnose it, how do you treat it, how do you even know what it is? In search of an answer, in the 1970s a Stanford psychologist named David Rosenhan and seven other people--sane, healthy, well-adjusted members of society--went undercover into asylums around America to test the legitimacy of psychiatry's labels. Forced to remain inside until they'd "proven" themselves sane, all eight emerged with alarming diagnoses and even more troubling stories of their treatment. Rosenhan's watershed study broke open the field of psychiatry, closing down institutions and changing mental health diagnosis forever.
But, as Cahalan's explosive new research shows in this real-life detective story, very little in this saga is exactly as it seems. What really happened behind those closed asylum doors? Read more
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Discover the shocking truth behind the dramatic experiment that revolutionized modern medicine in "The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness." This international bestseller, shortlisted for the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of the human mind.
Uncover the captivating story of Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan and his seven brave companions who went undercover into asylums across America in the 1970s. These individuals, who were completely sane, embarked on a daring mission to challenge the legitimacy of psychiatry's labels.
Step inside the closed asylum doors to witness the alarming diagnoses and shocking treatment these undercover patients experienced. "The Great Pretender" reveals the deep flaws in psychiatric diagnosis, sparking a revolution in mental health that led to the closure of institutions and a new understanding of insanity.
In this real-life detective story, author and #1 New York Times bestselling memoirist Susannah Cahalan unveils explosive new research that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about mental health. Prepare to dive deep into the hidden world of psychiatry and come out with a completely different perspective.
Don't miss out on the book that critics are raving about! Named a Best Book of 2020 by The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times, "The Great Pretender" is a captivating exploration of madness, psychiatric diagnosis, and the complex human mind. Order your copy today and embark on a thrilling journey that will challenge your beliefs and expand your understanding.
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