Coping With Stigma (Coping) by McFarland, Rhoda
Worth buying if: You want clear, practice-oriented guidance from Rhoda McFarland on stigma management.
Skip it if: You’re seeking a dense academic theory text on labeling and stigma research.
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Summary
In 159 pages, McFarland examines social stigma’s psychological and social effects and lays out coping techniques—communication tools, self-care routines, and community strategies—grounded in case examples and accessible guidance.
Why this book now
Although first published in 1989, McFarland’s focus on everyday coping tools and stigma’s social dynamics remains relevant for readers facing contemporary visibility, chronic illne.
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- You want clear, practice-oriented guidance from Rhoda McFarland on stigma management.
- You appreciate short, example-driven chapters suited to general-interest readers.
- If you value fast plots, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
- You’re seeking a dense academic theory text on labeling and stigma research.
- You expect an exhaustive clinical manual or step-by-step therapy workbook.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780823909988
Worth buying if: You want clear, practice-oriented guidance from Rhoda McFarland on stigma management.
Skip it if: You’re seeking a dense academic theory text on labeling and stigma research.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 159 pages, this Rosen Pub Group paperback reads briskly—best consumed in a few focused sittings or picked up chapter-by-chapter when facing specific stigma situations.
What stands out here
This catalog listing highlights the original 1989 Rosen Pub Group edition and McFarland’s emphasis on everyday coping strategies rather than academic jargon.
Best way to approach it
Approach Coping With Stigma as a hands-on guide: read the illustrative case examples, try one communication or self-care technique at a time, and revisit chapters as real situations arise.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780823909988
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