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Author:   David Halpern
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9780748402366

ISBN 10:   0748402365
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   24 October 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Background: What is mental illness?; What is meant by the planned environment?; Mental illness and the environment: early studies; Recurrent methodological issues. Chapter 2 Classical Environmental Stressors: What is environmental stress?; Air pollution; The seasons, heat, wind and weather; Noise; New evidence on noise: the effects from road traffic; Summary. Chapter 3 Social Environmental Stressors: What is a social environmental stressor?; Crowding; Crime, fear and the environment; Summary and refinements to the stress model. Chapter 4 Social Support and the Planned Environment: Introduction; Social networks, social support and mental health; Social factors affecting neighbouring behaviour; The physical environment and social support; Conclusion: the ideal neighbour and the ideal neighbourhood. Chapter 5 The Environment as Symbol and the Example of the High-Rise: Introduction; Labelling; Aspiration achievement discrepancies; The example of the high-rise flat. Chapter 6 The Planning Process: Introduction; Relocation and slum-clearance; Resident participation in the planning process; Case study: demolition!. Chapter 7 Improving Mental Health Through the Environment - A Case Study: Design and methodology; About the estate; The intervention; The impact of the changes; The impact on residents' mental health; Summary. Chapter 8 Mental Illness and the Planned Environment: Is there a causal relationship between mental illness and the planned environment?; Broader implications.

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