Communication: The Social Matrix of Psychiatry

by Jurgen Ruesch, Gregory Bateson

The integration of psychiatry into the mainstream of American society following World War II involved rethinking and revision of psychiatric theories. While in the past, theories of personality had been concerned with the single individual, this pioneering volume argues that such theories are of little use. Instead, the individual must be seen in the context of social situations in which rapid advances in communication technology have brought people closer together, changing their behavior and self-expression.

Genres: Psychology, Sociology

314 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Hooper Bring]

McLuhan says this demonstrates how modern science falters along in the distance behind the art of Ulysses.

[Kiya Monique · Rating 2 out of 5]

there were some good points

There were some really bad points...

[Andres Zeballos · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome overview of the theory of the matrix of communication