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Malignant Sadness
Lewis Wolpert
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Description for Malignant Sadness
Paperback. Provides a short account of all the various approaches to depression. This book offers an investigation into the causes and treatments of depression. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; VFJB; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 9. Weight in Grams: 186.
'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr
Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe episode of depression. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing this book, an acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of depression, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series.
This paperback edition features a new introduction, in which Wolpert discusses the reaction to his book and BBC series, and recounts his own recurring struggle with depression.
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London, United Kingdom
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About Lewis Wolpert
Lewis Wolpert is a distinguished developmental biologist, and is Emeritus Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology at University College, London. He is the author of, among others, The Unnatural Nature of Science andMalignant Sadness, which was described by Anthony Storr as 'the most objective short account of all the various approaches to depression'. His most recent book, You're Looking Very Well: The Surprising Nature of Getting Old, was published in 2011.
Reviews for Malignant Sadness
"'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr 'Erudite, scholarly, sober and stylish.' Anthony Clare, Sunday Times"