Fragmented Intimacy

Addiction in a Social World
2008. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-72660-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 1490 g

Here is the first major work that examines the benefits of applying social understanding to addiction. Traditional approaches have been dominated by what the book labels "particle" perspectives, in which treatment focuses on the person experiencing the addiction. Despite decades of research, particle-based approaches have yielded marginal results in reducing addiction. The author demonstrates how a social perspective shifts the paradigm from viewing a person in terms of particles to viewing a person in terms of relationships. This reorientation creates promising new opportunities for intervention. The book discusses recent advances in theories on community capacity building, resilience, and social ecology alongside their practical applications for psychologists, addiction counselors, and social workers. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book features numerous vignettes, key points, and illustrations that demonstrate the relevance of content to addiction intervention.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Adams, Peter J

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Gesundheitssoziologie, Medizinsoziologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinische Soziologie & Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Theory.- Addiction in Perspective.- A Social World.- Addiction and Connecting.- Responding to Addiction.- Processes.- Becoming Intimate.- Intimacies in Addictive Contexts.- Intimacy and Power.- Families and Communities.- Fragmented Lives.- Collective Opportunities.- Reintegration.- Applications.- Family Resources.- Mobilizing Communities.- Applications to Practice.- Looking Ahead.

Über Autor(innen)

Peter Adams has a practice background in clinical psychology and an academic background in critical social theory. He is currently Director of Social and Community Health at the School of Population Health, Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand. He has developed and taught in postgraduate programs on addictions for the past ten years. Ideas for the book evolved from his 25-year involvement in research, teaching, and clinical intervention involving different aspects of addiction.