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Mental illness, discrimination, and the law : fighting for social justice /

This book describes clearly how legislation can be used to advance the rights and entitlements of people with mental health problems. Straightforward and practical, it provides useful information on how to address disabilities so these people may enjoy full citizenship. It presents the key issues su...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Callard, Felicity, Sartorius, N., Arboleda-Flórez, J. (Julio), 1939-, Bartlett, Peter, Helmchen, H. (Hanfried), Stuart, Heather, Taborda, Jos & eacute, Thornicroft, Graham
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book describes clearly how legislation can be used to advance the rights and entitlements of people with mental health problems. Straightforward and practical, it provides useful information on how to address disabilities so these people may enjoy full citizenship. It presents the key issues succinctly and illustrates these with legislative examples from around the world. This book documents the role that law can play, at all levels, in combating such discrimination and abuse.
Notas:12.5 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).
Descripción Física:1 online resource (648 pages)
ISBN:9781119945345
1119945348