The Politics of the Family: And Other Essays (Selected Works of R.D. Laing, 5)

This work is available on its own or as part of the 7 volume set Selected Works of R. D. Laing In his 1968 CBC Massey Lectures R. D. Laing discusses how and why we value society's notions of family over our own. Using concepts of schizophrenia, R.D. Laing demonstrates that we tend to invalidate the subjective and experiential and accept the proper societal view of what should occur within the family. A psychoanalyst and psychiatrist, Laing worked at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations. His books include The Self and Others and The Politics of Experience. Originally published in 1969, based on the talks R. D. Laing gave in 1967 and 68, this book was intended by the author to evoke questions rather than provide answers. Using concepts of schizophrenia, R.D. Laing demonstrates that we tend to invalidate the subjective and experiential and accept the proper societal view of what should occur within the family. The Family And The Family.--intervention In Social Situations.--the Study Of Family And Social Contexts In Relation To Schizophrenia.--the Politics Of The Family.--bibliography (p. 125-127) [by] R. D. Laing. Revisions Of Talks (except The First Chapter) Given In 1967-68 On Diverse Occasions. Bibliography: P. 125-127. The Family And The Family -- Intervention In Social Situations. -- The Study Of Family And Social Contexts In Relation To Schizophrenia -- The Politics Of The Family. [by] R. D. Laing. Bibliography: P. 125-127. R.d. Laing. Originally Published: London : Tavistock Publications, 1971. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 125-127. [by] R. D. Laing. Original Ed. Issued In Series: World Of Man. Bibliography: P. 125-127.