The Language of Injury: Comprehending Self-MutilationISBN: 978-1-85433-234-9
Paperback
176 pages
April 1997, Wiley-Blackwell
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'Links are made to women's powerlessness in society , their
culturally determined dissatisfaction with their bodies and their
repression of anger. The important point is made in settings where
individual autonomy is restricted, such as prisons where male
self-harming behaviour begins to resemble that of women's.
Could readers of this book actually find themselves better able to deal with people who self-harm? Quite possibly - I feel that there is much of immediate practical value, in particular the persuasive argument that for many people, self-harm can be a genuine coping mechanism which brings relief from an unbearable mental state. '
Could readers of this book actually find themselves better able to deal with people who self-harm? Quite possibly - I feel that there is much of immediate practical value, in particular the persuasive argument that for many people, self-harm can be a genuine coping mechanism which brings relief from an unbearable mental state. '
Probation Journal
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'This book is extremely well researched and written. The
authors have managed that difficult balance between making sure
that all their information is appropriately referenced and keeping
the book readable. It is more than readable, it is a book that is
really interesting to read...'
Professional Nurse
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