Weinstein, Deborah, 1971-

The pathological family Postwar America and the rise of family therapy / Deborah Weinstein. - Ithaca : Cornell University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xiii, 262 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction : the power of the family -- Personality factories -- "Systems everywhere" : schizophrenia, cybernetics, and the double bind -- The culture concept at work -- Observational practices and natural habitats -- Visions of family life.



9780801468155


Family psychotherapy--History--United States--20th century.
Families--Psychological aspects.--United States
Cold War--Social aspects--United States.
Cold War--Psychological aspects.


Electronic Books.

RC488 / .P384 2013