{"title":"R. D. Laing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our R. D. Laing collection, where you can explore the profound and thought-provoking works of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers in the field of psychiatry and mental health. R. D. Laing, a Scottish psychiatrist, is renowned for his progressive ideas and challenging the conventional understanding of mental illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaing's seminal work, \u003cem\u003eThe Divided Self\u003c\/em\u003e, is a cornerstone of this collection. In this groundbreaking book, Laing delves into the complexities of human consciousness and the nature of mental illness, offering a perspective that highlights the unique experiences of individuals struggling with schizophrenia and other mental health issues. His empathetic approach provides a compassionate lens through which to understand the intricate relationship between societal expectations and personal realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection of R. D. Laing's works falls under the \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e category, shedding light on the intersections of mental wellness, emotional well-being, and the broader implications of psychological health. Laing's writings continue to resonate with readers and mental health professionals alike, inviting us to reconsider how we perceive and address mental health in our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy bringing R. D. Laing's influential writings into your library, you are engaging with a legacy of thought that challenges and enriches our understanding of the human mind and the social structures that shape it. Explore these works to appreciate Laing's enduring impact on the field of mental health and its ongoing relevance in contemporary discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-divided-self-by-r-d-laing-9780141189376","title":"The Divided Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaing's radical approach to insanity offered a rich existential analysis of personal alienation and made him a cult figure in the 1960s. Yet his work was most significant for its humane attitude, which put the patient back at the centre of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis groundbreaking exploration of the nature of madness, R.D. Laing's \u003cem\u003eThe Divided Self\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminated the nature of mental illness, making the mysteries of the mind comprehensible to a lay audience. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Professor Anthony S. David.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1960, this watershed work aimed to make madness comprehensible, and in doing so revolutionised the way we perceive mental illness. Using case studies of patients he had worked with, psychiatrist R.D. Laing argued that psychosis is not a medical condition, but an outcome of the 'divided self', or the tension between the two personas within us—one our authentic, private identity, and the other the false, 'sane' self that we present to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaing's radical approach to insanity offered a rich existential analysis of personal alienation and made him a cult figure in the 1960s. Yet his work was most significant for its humane attitude, which put the patient back at the centre of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR.D. Laing (1927-1989), one of the best-known psychiatrists of modern times, was born in Glasgow, Scotland. R.D. Laing's writings range from books on social theory to verse, as well as numerous articles and reviews in scientific journals and the popular press. His many publications include \u003cem\u003eThe Divided Self\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSelf and Others\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInterpersonal Perception\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Experience and The Bird of Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMadness and Folly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eThe Divided Self\u003c\/em\u003e, you might like Sigmund Freud's \u003cem\u003eThe Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious\u003c\/em\u003e, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the twentieth century's most influential psychotherapists'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cspan\u003eGuardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Laing challenged the psychiatric orthodoxy of his time ... an icon of the 1960s counter-culture'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cspan\u003eThe Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46298574029036,"sku":"9780141189376","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6695743482238.jpg?v=1743036490"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/r-d-laing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}