Who qualifies for rights? : homelessness, mental illness, and civil commitment / Judith Lynn Failer.
| Author/creator | Failer, Judith Lynn, 1964- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 2002. |
| Description | xiii, 200 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Homelessness, mental illness, and civil commitment |
| Contents | 1. The civil commitment of Joyce Brown -- 2. The theory behind civil commitment: rights and the mentally ill -- 3. Legal status and civil commitment -- 4. The history of commitment law in the United States -- 5. The practice of civil commitment -- 6. To qualify rights in civil commitment -- 7. Conclusion: who qualifies for rights? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-195) and index. |
| LCCN | 2001008602 |
| ISBN | 080143999X (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF480 .F25 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |