{"title":"Neil Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeil Gong's works delve into thought-provoking themes that explore the intricacies of human relationships and social dynamics. Readers can expect a blend of insightful narratives that challenge perspectives and invite reflection on family and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced within the realm of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Gong's books offer a unique fusion of storytelling and thoughtful analysis, making them valuable reads for those interested in the intersections of personal experience and broader social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sons-daughters-and-sidewalk-psychotics-by-neil-gong-9780226845562","title":"Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociologist Neil Gong explains why mental health treatment in Los Angeles rarely succeeds, for the rich, the poor, and everyone in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Los Angeles became the US county with the largest population of unhoused people, drawing a stark contrast with the wealth on display in its opulent neighbourhoods. 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Patients are free to refuse treatment or use illegal drugs—so long as they do so away from public view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross town in West LA or Malibu, wealthy people diagnosed with serious mental illness attend luxurious treatment centres. Programmes may offer yoga and organic meals alongside personalised therapeutic treatments, but patients can feel trapped, as their families pay exorbitantly to surveil and \"fix\" them. Meanwhile, middle-class families—stymied by private insurers, unable to afford elite providers, and yet not poor enough to qualify for social services—struggle to find care at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGong's findings raise uncomfortable questions about urban policy, family dynamics, and what it means to respect individual freedom. His comparative approach reminds us that every \"sidewalk psychotic\" is also a beloved relative and that the kinds of policies we support likely depend on whether we see those with mental illness as a public social problem or as somebody's kin. At a time when many voters merely want streets cleared of \"problem people,\" Gong's book helps us imagine a fundamentally different psychiatric system—one that will meet the needs of patients, families, and society at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871488004332,"sku":"9780226845562","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20683903482268.jpg?v=1759882301"},{"product_id":"sons-daughters-and-sidewalk-psychotics-by-neil-gong-9780226581903","title":"Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociologist Neil Gong explains why mental health treatment in Los Angeles rarely succeeds, for the rich, the poor, and everyone in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Los Angeles became the US county with the largest population of unhoused people, drawing a stark contrast with the wealth on display in its luxurious neighbourhoods. 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Patients are free to refuse treatment or use illegal drugs—so long as they do so away from public view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross town in West LA or Malibu, wealthy people diagnosed with serious mental illness attend opulent treatment centres. Programs may offer yoga and farm-to-table organic meals alongside personalized therapeutic treatments, but patients can feel trapped, as their families pay exorbitantly to surveil and “fix” them. Meanwhile, middle-class families—stymied by private insurers, unable to afford elite care, and yet not poor enough to qualify for social services—struggle to find treatment at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGong’s findings raise uncomfortable questions about urban policy, family dynamics, and what it means to respect individual freedom. 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