Mad Tales from Bollywood: Portrayal of Mental Illness in Conventional Hindi Cinema: 48 (Maudsley Series)

Mad Tales from Bollywood: Portrayal of Mental Illness in Conventional Hindi Cinema: 48 (Maudsley Series)

by Dinesh Bhugra (Author)

Synopsis

Investigates how mental illness is portrayed in Hindi cinema. This book examines attitudes towards mental illness in Indian culture, how they are reflected in Hindi films, and how culture has influenced the portrayal of the psychoses. It is of interest to psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and students of media and cultural studies.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 328
Edition: 1
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 20 Jul 2006

ISBN 10: 1841696463
ISBN 13: 9781841696461