Basic Problems Of Ethnopsychiatry by Paul Devereux
A compact survey of how psychiatric concepts and diagnoses are shaped by cultural context, arguing that mental illness cannot be fully understood without anthropological insight; it examines cross-cultural variations in symptoms, belief systems (including witchcraft, possession and shamanism), child-rearing and social structures, and the methodological problems of applying Western psychiatric categories universally. Emphasizing case studies and comparative analysis, it highlights diagnostic bias, communication barriers, and the need for integrated approaches that respect indigenous healing practices while seeking common clinical principles.
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