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Mary Boyle (psychologist)

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Mary Boyle is a clinical psychologist. She is a Professor Emeritus at University of East London.[1]

Books

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  • Schizophrenia: A Scientific Delusion?, 2nd ed., Routledge, 2002, ISBN 0-415-22718-6

-explores the concept of schizophrenia through the lens of the philosophy of science using concepts from Rudolf Carnap and Lewis White Beck considering the validity of the biological basis for schizophrenia including genetic research. It considers the validity of the DSM's definition of schizophrenia, and considers aspects of the sociology behind its diagnosis and the concept itself following Michel Foucault. It explores alternatives to the diagnosis of schizophrenia.

  • Rethinking Abortion: Psychology, Gender and the Law, Routledge, 1997, ISBN 0-415-16364-1

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Professor Mary Boyle - UEL Psychology (staff profile)". www.uel.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008.
  2. ^ "CalmView: Record".