Between Families and Institution, Mental Health and Biopolitical Patternalism in Tantam, China
Mental Health and Biopolitical Patternalism in Contemporary China
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Zhiying Ma's "Between Families and Institutions" offers a comprehensive analysis of mental healthcare in contemporary China.
The book explores the complex interplay between family structures, institutional practices, and government policies in shaping the experiences of individuals with serious mental illnesses.
Ma's research highlights the ethical dilemmas and social inequalities inherent in the system, particularly the burden placed on families.
The study challenges conventional understandings of care and governance, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of biopolitical paternalism.
Ultimately, the book provides a nuanced understanding of mental health care in China and its broader implications for global health policy.
The book explores the complex interplay between family structures, institutional practices, and government policies in shaping the experiences of individuals with serious mental illnesses.
Ma's research highlights the ethical dilemmas and social inequalities inherent in the system, particularly the burden placed on families.
The study challenges conventional understandings of care and governance, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of biopolitical paternalism.
Ultimately, the book provides a nuanced understanding of mental health care in China and its broader implications for global health policy.
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Zhiying Ma, "Between Families and Institutions: Mental Health and Biopolitical Paternalism in Contemporary China" (Duke UP, 2025)
